Student - Clinical Review Pharmacy Assessor

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference? The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks. - ** LEARN**: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action. - ** GROW**: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences. - ** CONTRIBUTE**: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through **Google Maps (opens in a new tab)** and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations. Notes: - Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries. - Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage. **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: **Work Description** As a Clinical Review Pharmacy Assessor, you will be working closely with a dynamic and dedicated team of pharmacists, technicians, and support staff to assist in the processing, assessment, and review of drug funding submissions from across the province. Some of the responsibilities of this role may include (but are not limited to): - Data interpretation, classification, verification, and information processing of clinical submissions. - Assist the team with the assessment of requests for the funding of non-formulary drugs based on clinical information provided and established criteria. - Respond to inquiries from physician offices and other health professionals through verbal or written communication. - Respond to and process calls from physicians and/or their delegates on the Telephone Request Service (TRS). **Note**: Students that have completed their third year of university in a recognized pharmacy program are preferred. **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: You must meet **all** eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July): - **Age**: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit. - ** Residency**: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment. - ** Work Status**: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment. **Communication and Interpersonal Skills**: **Technical Skills and Knowledge**: - You have a working knowledge of a variety of internet resources for drug information. **Analytical and Organizational Skills**: - You are able to work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines. - You have effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills. **Other Requirements**: - You are a Pharmacy Student who is eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, and you are familiar with Ontario/Canadian Pharmacy regulations. **Other student and recent graduate opportunities**:** See what other summer opportunities are currently available** Also, check out all the **other student and new recent graduate opportunities** offered within the Ontario Public Service. **Additional Information**: **Compensation Group**: - Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions - **Schedule**: - N/A**Category**: - Science**Posted on**: - Wednesday, December 4, 2024**Note**: Other posi