About the role
Company Bio
Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Oncology and Compounding services and closely with the Manager, Pharmacy Operations and Medication Distribution, and the Lead Technician, Oncology, the Lead Technician, Pharmacy Compounding, is responsible for educating, training, supervising, and enforcing the NAPRA standards for non-sterile and sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounding at the Main Pharmacy site and the Oncology Pharmacy. The Lead Technician, Pharmacy Compounding technician will ensure that technicians performing compounding are working to full scope of their license and develop a training program for implementation of tech-check-tech and ongoing certification.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong Knowledge of USP 795, USP 797, USP 800, NAPRA, Ontario College of Pharmacists, and Accreditation Canada standards and Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
- General knowledge of MEDITECH Pharmacy modules preferred
- General knowledge of development, implementation & adherence to policies/ procedures and standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications
- Knowledge of multiculturalism and diversity
- Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational skills and time management
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
- Highly motivated team player
- Positive change agent
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Contributes to a strong teamwork environment
- Skills and ability to understand impacts of workflow to patient, families and clinicians
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and employment record
Qualifications
- Registered pharmacy technician, in good standing with the Ontario College of pharmacists
- Graduate of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician College.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in an acute care hospital pharmacy, preferred
- Minimum three (3) years of experience with compounding standards
- Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience in hospital pharmacy, preferred
Closing Statement
Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
At Southlake, 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 and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake 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.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Primary Responsibilities
Acts as the Non-Hazardous and Hazardous, Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding Specialist
- Ensures compliance with NAPRA, USP, ISMP, OCP and Accreditation Canada Standards
- Develops, implements, and regularly reviews all policies and procedures related to compounding.
- Develops and implements training and certification programs for new and existing employees
- Develops and performs audits to ensure compliance with standards
- Develops and coordinates a quality assurance program for compounding in compliance with NAPRA standards (e.g. Media Fill test, glove fingertip testing, Hazardous surface testing, didactic, practical and theoretical training)
- Develops and coordinates a quality assurance program for the maintenance of equipment and clean rooms in compliance with NAPRA standards
- Develops and maintains a stability chart for hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounds and establishes beyond use dating (BUD) for all sterile and non-sterile preparations
- Ensures labeling of new products is adherent to NAPRA standards for all compounded products
- Ensures record retention is adherent to NAPRA and the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Develops and maintains master compounding worksheets and compounding formulations as required
- Develops, reviews and updates compounding workflows
- Investigates as appropriate, medication incidents related to Non-Hazardous and Hazardous Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
- Works collaboratively with the Director of Pharmacy, Managers, Drug Utilization Team, frontline staff and other health care professionals to facilitate the integration of professional and technical standards and promote safe compounding practices
- Works front line in Non-Hazardous sterile compounding rotation one shift per week and in designated weekend rotation
- Mentors and guides as a resource for front-line pharmacy technicians in completing their daily activities related to compounding
- Acts as the Pharmacy Liaison with Environmental Services (EVS) including ensuring the training and qualification of EVS supervisors, conducting walkthroughs of compounding facilities with the EVS supervisors, and ensures EVS training records are maintained and repackaging
- Participates in training and preceptorship of students
- Contributes to ongoing quality improvement initiatives related to compounding and repackaging
- Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day scheduling of compounding pharmacy technicians in collaboration with the Manager of Operations and Medication
- Other duties, as assigned
About Southlake Health
For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. It is more than a single centre. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home.
With 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers and learners, as well as an operating budget in excess of $600 million, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs.
Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities its serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. In a recognition of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Southlake Health has received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for the past 16 years. Known as a pioneer in innovative integrated care initiatives, the Southlake@home program has spread across Ontario to ensure care is always within reach.
With support from its communities, Southlake Health will continue to save lives, push boundaries and bring care closer to home for people today and for generations to come. Help us do more by donating at southlake.ca/foundation.
About the role
Company Bio
Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Oncology and Compounding services and closely with the Manager, Pharmacy Operations and Medication Distribution, and the Lead Technician, Oncology, the Lead Technician, Pharmacy Compounding, is responsible for educating, training, supervising, and enforcing the NAPRA standards for non-sterile and sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounding at the Main Pharmacy site and the Oncology Pharmacy. The Lead Technician, Pharmacy Compounding technician will ensure that technicians performing compounding are working to full scope of their license and develop a training program for implementation of tech-check-tech and ongoing certification.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong Knowledge of USP 795, USP 797, USP 800, NAPRA, Ontario College of Pharmacists, and Accreditation Canada standards and Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
- General knowledge of MEDITECH Pharmacy modules preferred
- General knowledge of development, implementation & adherence to policies/ procedures and standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications
- Knowledge of multiculturalism and diversity
- Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational skills and time management
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
- Highly motivated team player
- Positive change agent
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Contributes to a strong teamwork environment
- Skills and ability to understand impacts of workflow to patient, families and clinicians
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and employment record
Qualifications
- Registered pharmacy technician, in good standing with the Ontario College of pharmacists
- Graduate of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician College.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in an acute care hospital pharmacy, preferred
- Minimum three (3) years of experience with compounding standards
- Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience in hospital pharmacy, preferred
Closing Statement
Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
At Southlake, 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 and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake 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.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Primary Responsibilities
Acts as the Non-Hazardous and Hazardous, Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding Specialist
- Ensures compliance with NAPRA, USP, ISMP, OCP and Accreditation Canada Standards
- Develops, implements, and regularly reviews all policies and procedures related to compounding.
- Develops and implements training and certification programs for new and existing employees
- Develops and performs audits to ensure compliance with standards
- Develops and coordinates a quality assurance program for compounding in compliance with NAPRA standards (e.g. Media Fill test, glove fingertip testing, Hazardous surface testing, didactic, practical and theoretical training)
- Develops and coordinates a quality assurance program for the maintenance of equipment and clean rooms in compliance with NAPRA standards
- Develops and maintains a stability chart for hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounds and establishes beyond use dating (BUD) for all sterile and non-sterile preparations
- Ensures labeling of new products is adherent to NAPRA standards for all compounded products
- Ensures record retention is adherent to NAPRA and the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Develops and maintains master compounding worksheets and compounding formulations as required
- Develops, reviews and updates compounding workflows
- Investigates as appropriate, medication incidents related to Non-Hazardous and Hazardous Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
- Works collaboratively with the Director of Pharmacy, Managers, Drug Utilization Team, frontline staff and other health care professionals to facilitate the integration of professional and technical standards and promote safe compounding practices
- Works front line in Non-Hazardous sterile compounding rotation one shift per week and in designated weekend rotation
- Mentors and guides as a resource for front-line pharmacy technicians in completing their daily activities related to compounding
- Acts as the Pharmacy Liaison with Environmental Services (EVS) including ensuring the training and qualification of EVS supervisors, conducting walkthroughs of compounding facilities with the EVS supervisors, and ensures EVS training records are maintained and repackaging
- Participates in training and preceptorship of students
- Contributes to ongoing quality improvement initiatives related to compounding and repackaging
- Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day scheduling of compounding pharmacy technicians in collaboration with the Manager of Operations and Medication
- Other duties, as assigned
About Southlake Health
For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. It is more than a single centre. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home.
With 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers and learners, as well as an operating budget in excess of $600 million, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs.
Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities its serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. In a recognition of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Southlake Health has received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for the past 16 years. Known as a pioneer in innovative integrated care initiatives, the Southlake@home program has spread across Ontario to ensure care is always within reach.
With support from its communities, Southlake Health will continue to save lives, push boundaries and bring care closer to home for people today and for generations to come. Help us do more by donating at southlake.ca/foundation.