Pharmacy Technician

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary
Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Services:
In this position, you will contribute to the operation of the Hospital through the day to day maintenance of essential support services (under the supervision of assigned Staff Pharmacist and overall supervision by the Manager of Operations). You're also a great relationship builder, communicate effectively with peers across the entire organization and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. You are highly organized, have great interpersonal skills and adapt well in a dynamic environment. You are able to work independently as well as a part of an inter-professional team. This position supports the Hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers , learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Be responsible for medication dispensing, patient-specific and ward stock replenishment
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding
• Handling and accountability for controlled substances
• Inventory management
• Opportunity to learn skills required to obtain best possible medication history (BPMH) to facilitate medication reconciliation

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program at the Community College level
• Part A Registered Pharmacy Technician (R.Ph.T) designation from the Ontario College of Pharmacists or working towards the RPhT designation with OCP
• Experience in Hospital Pharmacy strongly preferred
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and experience with IV admixtures preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge of current concepts of hospital pharmacy practice
• Demonstrate knowledge in Pharmaceutical Math
• Accurate and efficient typing skills
• Knowledge in the use of Pharmacy Computer System and ability to support basic trouble-shooting an asset
• Good knowledge of the operation and standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians in hospital setting
• Knowledge in the operation of equipment such as unit-dose prepackaging machines, and automated dispensing units, preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable and well organized
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer
Working at NYGH
means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals.
This is a Full Time Temporary (12 Months) position with 8-hour shifts, days and evenings including weekends in the Pharmacy Services department.
We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting #INDHP

How To Apply
Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

Closing Statement
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.