Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Outpatient Pharmacy Technician.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide technical support services relative to the needs of the outpatient pharmacy; to provide medication distribution services in outpatient setting with automation technology; to provide materiel management services (acquisition, storage, expiry date monitoring and accounts payable activities) consistent with the medication distribution system; to provide workload and quality data related to all functions; to support continuous quality improvement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Graduated from a recognized Community College;
• Registered (or eligible for registration as soon as possible) with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as Registered Pharmacy Technician;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office software;
• Familiarity with Kroll Pharmacy computer software; strong skills in pharmaceutical calculations; knowledge of pharmacy automation technology, computerized materiel management and inventory control procedures an asset;
• Familiarity with basic medication safety principles required;
• Familiarity with equipment including electronic balances, counting machine, facsimile machine, photocopier, keyboard and computer terminal;
• Excellent attendance record.
  Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

• Dispense medication orders consistent with established procedures, good practice standards and safety requirements.
• Check medications independently as registered Pharmacy Technician as per the Ontario College of Pharmacists and departmental policies and procedures;
• Process daily routines in the appropriate computer system as per operating procedures;
• Issue narcotic and controlled drugs consistent with standards for security including Federal and Provincial legislations;
• Order, receive and document shipments of narcotic and controlled drugs consistent with the legislated requirements. Ensure secure storage of same;
• Maintain a perpetual inventory record for all medications including narcotics;
• Ensure appropriate documentation for dispensing, crediting returns, and monitoring expiry dates, stock levels, etc.;
• Monitor expiry dates and remove expired products for disposal, destruction or return to manufacturer consistent with facility policies and manufacturers¿ protocols;
• Process expired narcotics and controlled drug to obtain approval for proper disposal;
• Dispense in blister package, dossett or other patient adherence device as required;
• Using the appropriate pharmacy information system, place orders maintaining appropriate documentation, e.g., purchase order, receiving report, packing slip, invoice and other relevant documentation;
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Comply with established infection and prevention control best practices (e.g. IPAC core competencies);
• Comply with the Code of Ethics from the Ontario College of Pharmacists.