Pharmacy Technician - TGH OP

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$32 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a replacement position for a Pharmacy Technician at the Toronto General Outpatient Pharmacy, with the possibility of cross-coverage at the Transplant Outpatient Pharmacy and Clinic Pharmacy. The role involves working in conjunction with pharmacists to maintain high standards of client relations, assist in prescription dispensing, prepare or compound extemporaneous products, manage inventory and supplies, and operate blister packaging automation. The position is temporary full-time for a 12-month contract.

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., automation for blister packaging, automation for dispensing, automation for storage)
• Ability to work variable shifts
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Manual billings, out of province billings and specialty medications billing
• Experience/working knowledge of Beacon System, Kroll, SynMed automation, ParataMax, RxSafe and Point of Sales System
• Experience handling pharmacy inventory and supplies

Responsibilities

• Working in conjunction with pharmacists in maintaining high standards of client relations
• Assisting pharmacists in accurately and efficiently performing all technical aspects relating to prescription dispensing responsibilities
• Preparing or compounding extemporaneous products using appropriate techniques under supervision of a pharmacist
• Performing activities relating to the maintenance and operation of Outpatient Pharmacy services
• Handling inventory and supplies and managing operations of blister packaging automation
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

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