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Working together to provide outstanding integrated health care to our communities delivering best patient outcomes with exemplary standards and compassion, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site.

**ROLE**
- Performs all tasks related to dispensing for Pharmacists; i.e. prescription order entry, chemotherapy preparation, sterile IV preparation and regular prescription dispensing, including all labelling and record keeping.
- Performs Independent Double Check (IDC) on all medications including chemotherapeutics and sterile IV preparations prepared by other pharmacy technicians.
- Delivers medications around the hospital to various departments
- Receives purchase orders - adds appropriate supplies and amount into computer inventory, print, and put away
- Performs purchasing process for all pharmaceuticals and supplies required.
- Calls in purchase orders
- Puts labels on patient medication records (labels pre-made by pharmacy staff)
- Collect doctor’s and nurse’s requisitions from various departments
- Collects blue and red bins from various departments and deliver back to correct department
- Ensures adult emergency box has no expired supplies
- Assists with clerical duties (i.e. filing) as directed

**REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)**
- Registered Pharmacy Technician designation from the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician’s Course, Community College level.

**REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)**
- Recent Hospital Pharmacy (within the previous 2 years) experience including drug distribution and IV admixture (studentship practicum experience will be considered)
- Regular and punctual attendance is mandatory
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to multi-task in a busy, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy is essential
- Organizational skills to perform required duties effectively and efficiently

**ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC**
- Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time new hire you refer to MAHC)
- Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Collaborative and supportive team environment

**WHY IS MAHC RIGHT FOR YOU?**

Imagine working in a place you love to visit on vacation A career with MAHC lets you do just that. We are located in one of the top international tourist destinations in Canada; positioned just two (2) hours north of Toronto in beautiful cottage country surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines.

Our communities are small in size but big in excitement; there are always local fundraisers, farmers markets, live events, pubs and locally owned stores to shop in. There are a variety of seasonal, year-round activities to keep you busy and fully embraced in the lifestyle that Muskoka has to offer from hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, heading to Algonquin Park or Arrowhead Park for the day, running and cycling clubs, camping, sitting on a warm sunny patio downtown, or simply relaxing by the lake with your friends. Life here is good

**LET US HELP YOU MAKE YOUR MOVE**

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has launched the Housing for Healthcare initiative to help MAHC team members (both new recruits and existing staff) connect with housing options in our communities. For more information on this initiative click on this link Housing for Healthcare

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**Location**: Multi-Site, working at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville

**Department**: Pharmacy

**Hours of Work**: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.

**As a condition of employment**,** external hires are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

**Our organization**: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

**Accommodation**s** will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitabl