Pharmacy Technician - TW IP

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$32 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

As an integral member of the Pharmacy Services Inpatient Operations Team, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing all technical aspects of prescription preparation including compounding and dispensing responsibilities, as per master worksheets. This role involves replenishing stock medication supplies for assigned areas, ensuring patient information is updated and maintained in the pharmacy computer system, and completing all required reports and documentation. The position also requires attending, participating, and assisting in staff and patient training/educational functions, performing workload measurement support functions, and undertaking cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college or recognized equivalent required
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician (Part A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery (e.g., Pyxis, unit dose machine)
• Ability to work variable shifts

Nice To Haves

• Two years practical and related experience preferred
• Previous hospital experience with unit dose system and intravenous admixture service, preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently performing all technical aspects of prescription preparation including compounding and dispensing responsibilities, as per master worksheets
• Replenishing stock medication supplies for assigned areas
• Ensuring patient information is updated and maintained in the pharmacy computer system
• Completing all required reports and documentation
• Attending, participating and assisting in staff and patient training/educational functions
• Performing workload measurement support functions
• Performing cross-functional and/other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree