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 Best Possible Medication History Student.

Role: Pharmacy Student

To provide direct patient care in the management of drug therapy to achieve positive patient health outcomes, primarily for patients of a medical-type inpatient unit, and coverage to other area as needed. Direct patient care focuses on review of medication orders; selection and assessment of patient´s requiring pharmaceutical care; identifying, resolving and preventing drug therapy problems for a subset of patients; patient education; patient continuity of care; and the provision of drug information.

To facilitate and promote accurate, safe, appropriate and cost effective use and distribution of drugs throughout the hospital, including weekend, evening and on call rotations.

Location**:** Unity Health Toronto – St Joseph’s Health Centre

Position Type: Casual

Position Summary

• Gather Best Possible Medication Histories from admitted patients and enter them into the electronic health record (EPIC)
• Coordinate with Pharmacists and Allied Health team for clarification of specific medications
• Participate in projects and safety initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a University Pharmacy Program required.

• Experience with EPIC and Best Possible Medication History gathering strongly preferred.

• Computer skills required.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• Team player, reliable, accurate and able to work efficiently to meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated team player, reliable, cooperative, and patient-focused.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• 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.