Hospital Name:

South Huron Hospital

Competition:

2025-40

Program:

Pharmacy

Position Type:

Casual

Vacancy:

New

Bargain Unit:

OPSEU - Paramedical

Start Date:

2025-08-20

Closing Date:

2025-08-27

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Casual Position available

OPSEU Paramedical Bargaining Unit

Internal / External posting

About The South Huron Hospital (SHH):

We serve the Municipality of South Huron and its adjacent communities—a catchment area of approximately 19,000 residents. The hospital is located in the village of Exeter, approximately 30 minutes north of London, and provides 24/7 emergency services in addition to acute, rehabilitation and complex continuing care inpatient services and various diagnostic and ambulatory services. Our staff also supports family practice and walk-in care at the South Huron Medical Centre. As a small rural hospital, we cherish the relationship we have with our community and pledge uncompromising standards to those we serve.

Position Overview:

The Pharmacy Technician is accountable for overall management and success of pharmacy support services at the hospital. Specifically, the role fucuses on:

• Medication distribution/dispensing
• Pharmacy related material management support
• Project management
• Implementation and monitoring of safe medication practices
• Collaboration with the Pharmacist, external providers, and with vendors

This position will supplement our full-time Pharmacy Coordinator and will provide coverage for vacations, absences, etc. The schedule is inclusive of day shifts on weekdays only (no weekends).

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' hospital pharmacy experience, including inventory ordering and unit dose packaging

• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Diploma from a recognized college

• Registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

• Previous experience with Cerner systems and order entry required. Computer literate and comfortable working with technology

• Knowledge of Pharmacy Accreditation requirements and direct support and involvement in the accreditation process

• Demonstrated ability to succeed as a member of a team and while working independently. Takes initiative and organizes competing priorities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to respond quickly to address issues

• Familiar with narcotic and controlled drug legislation and application of same in the hospital setting

• Drug purchasing and inventory control experience

• Demonstrated project management success

• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills

• Demonstrated excellence in attendance

• Understanding and use of good body mechanics

• Current Police Check/Vulnerable Sector Screen and immunization status required upon hire

Immunization Records: Successful candidates must provide evidence of fully completed COVID-19 vaccination status prior to your first day of work. Any candidate entering the facility to attend an interview will be required to provide evidence of a fully completed COVID-19 vaccination status. To be considered fully immunized, individuals need to have received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days earlier than the date they arriving to an interview or to begin work at SHHA.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation.

Qualified individuals may submit a resume and covering letter in confidence via this website. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.