Pharmacy Technician

at  Womens College Hospital

Women’s College Hospital is the first and only independent, academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on the health of women and their families. If you’re ready to be part of the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution in which the possibilities for creative innovation, breakthroughs in new thinking and groundbreaking work in academic ambulatory medicine are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to patient safety as a key professional value and an essential component of daily practice.
An exciting opportunity as a Regular Full-Time, Registered Pharmacy Technician exists in the Pharmacy Services department reporting to the Pharmacy Manager.
As an integral member of the Pharmacy team, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for the technical aspects of drug distribution and quality assurance. They are also responsible for supporting patient care activities with the Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy Technician will strive to deliver quality patient care and enhance patient safety by ensuring the accuracy, quality, integrity and timeliness of pharmaceutical product preparation and release.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILS:

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program or bridging program
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required
• Previous experience in a health care environment, preferably hospital
• Experience with unit dosing and IV admixture experience strongly preferred
• Experience with IV preparation preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work collaboratively as part of intra/inter professional teams
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Experience with Epic and Willow/Willow Inventory preferred
• Willow and Willow Inventory certification an asset
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures
• The ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in an active work environment
• Knowledge of and working experience with computer systems and applications
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures
• Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
  We thank you for your interest, however, only qualified applicants who are selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
  Women’s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

• Independently interprets, processes, fills and provides the final check for patient-specific medicaltion orders
• Monitor all patient profiles for patient allergies, drug interactions and other alerts upon order entry, and notify the pharmacist as appropriate
• Receive, review and fill medication orders on a weekly basis
• Obtain complete and accureate Best Possible Medication Histories from patients using a variety of information sources
• Document patient’s Best Possible Medication History in their medical record
• Consult and collaborate with healthcare team members as required to ensure seamless care
• Replenish ward stock to patient care areas, utilizing central pharmacy automation including pharmacy information system and prepackaging machine
• Perform unit dose drug distribution including the preparation and delivery of sterile and non-sterile medications
• Issue and deliver narcotics/controlled drugs to the patient care areas as per legislative requirements
• Manage the department’s drug inventory control system (Epic-Willow Inventory) and maintain appropriate records in keeping with pharmacy regulations and established procedures
• Promote medication and patient safety by reporting any issues with Epic-Willow and working with Clinical Applications team to resolve issues and optimize system
• Receive, store, monitor and dispense investigational study drugs in compliance with trial protocols
• Maintain narcotic records on site in compliance with regulations
• Monitor drug supply from manufacturers and procurement services to help manage any drug recalls or shortages
• Participate in project work as assigned by Pharmacy Manager
• Provide mentorship to pharmacy students and/or pharmacy technician students
• Provide administrative support when necessary
• Assist Clinical Pharmacists as required
• Other duties as assigned
• As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
  As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
  The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive. You may be given additional responsibilities based on the discretion of your manager.