Pharmacy Technician

1 week ago


Oakville, Ontario, Canada Halton Healthcare Full time
Job Description

We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist patients in accessing medications via coordination of third party insurers and publicly funded programs (e.g., Ontario Drug Benefit, Special Access Programs, Trillium Program) or explore other funding modalities. This individual will be working closely with the oncology care team (physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists) through effective evaluation, facilitation, and coordination to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.

This is what you will be doing:

  • Assist and educate patients in exploration of drug funding routes through public and private support and funding options (e.g., ODB, EAP, SAP, Trillium, Industry sponsored patient assistance programs, compassionate and third party plans)
  • Gathering necessary information for completion and submission to available funding programs. Perform regular follow up on submitted applications and provide routine status updates to patients and oncology care team as required
  • Coordinating with various programs (e.g., Oncology Assistance Programs, compassionate support programs) in a timely manner to aid in medication administration. Coordination with LHIN partners if patient treatment is transferred to other hospitals
  • May be required to perform other tasks and duties as assigned
Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

  • Completion of a recognized college level Pharmacy Assistant or Technician Program required
  • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)
  • Previous experience with intravenous admixture service, including sterile preparation of oncological medication preferred
  • Oncology-related experience in an acute care setting of Hospital practice
  • Knowledge of Cancer Care Ontario New Drug Funding Program guidelines, policies and procedures preferred
  • Experience with third party payers and assistance programs, preferred
  • Must be well-organized, self-directed, set priorities, and manage time effectively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous hospital experience with unit dose and/or automated drug distribution system technologies (e.g. dispensing cabinets, high speed packagers, robotic packaging or picking equipment, bar code verification, etc.) preferred
  • Sound knowledge of Pharmacy information systems in relation to oncology preferred
  • Flexible, punctual and have a satisfactory employment and attendance record
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
Additional Information

Salary: $ $37.641 per hour

Date Posted: May 28, 2024

Internal applicants due by: June 4, 2024

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.



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