Pharmacy Technician, Bir Pharmacy

Job Number: JR103322

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician, BIR Pharmacy

Job Category: Paramedical

Hospital Location: Birchmount Site

**Job Type**: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: 11 months

Number of Positions: 1

Union: OPSEU

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $32.32 - $37.26

Hours: All Shifts

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 Learn more at

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Job Description:
Position Overview:
As a Pharmacy Technician you will be responsible for technical and clerical functions in the area assigned. Duties include unit-dose or traditional dispensing, medication cart refill, ward stock replenishment, inventory management, sterile and non-sterile compounding and prepackaging. All rotations include the responsibility for documentation, continuous quality improvement and workload measurement.

**Requirements**:

- Pharmacy Technician Diploma from a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) accredited college
- Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in multiple acute care hospital settings providing automated unit dose and IV admixture services
- Team player with excellent communication skills, critical thinking and customer service skills
- Exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
- Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
- Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
- Excellent work performance and attendance record
- Accommodation and Diversity Statement:_
- Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike._
- We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values._
- We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs._
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