Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care, PT (J0325-0268)
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Bio IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary Pharmacy Technician, Centre for Complex Diabetes Care Your goal in this position is to contribute to the operation of the Centre through the day to day maintenance of essential support services (under the supervision of assigned Staff Pharmacist and overall supervision by the Manager of the Centre). You are a great relationship builder, communicate effectively with peers across the entire organization and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. You are also highly organized, have great interpersonal skills and adapt well in a dynamic environment. You are able to work as well as a part of an inter-professional team. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families
On a practical level, you will
- Perform inventory control functions
- Obtain Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) to facilitate medication reconciliation
- Be responsible for medication dispensing
- Perform information gathering & prescription data entry
- Be responsible for prescription processing (counting, labeling & related filing responsibilities)
Qualifications
- Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program at the Community College level
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (C.Ph.T) designation from the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred
- Diabetes Care and Medication Management experience, an asset
- Best Possible Medication History (BPMH)/Medication Reconciliation experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of current concepts of retail and hospital pharmacy practice
- Demonstrate knowledge in Pharmaceutical Math
- Accurate and efficient typing skills
- Proficient in the use of Pharmacy Computer System and ability to support basic trouble-shooting
- Good knowledge of the operation and standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians in hospital setting
What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-time Regular Position with 8 hour shifts, days, in the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
How To Apply Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:
- Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
Closing Statement At North York General, 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, including those with disabilities. North York General 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.
About North York General Hospital
North York General Hospital, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals. We offer our culturally diverse community a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services across multiple sites. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for patient- and family-centred care. Working together with our patients and their families, we are making a world of difference.
We have proudly served our community since 1968. The area we primarily serve is north central Toronto and southern York Region. Our 5,000 staff, physicians and volunteers embrace the belief that patients and their families are at the heart of everything we do.
North York General's major programs include Cancer Care, Child and Teen, Emergency Services, Family and Community Medicine, Genetics, Maternal Newborn, Medicine and Elder Care, Mental Health, and Surgery. They are supported by a number of departments including Medical Imaging, Laboratory Medicine and Pharmacy Services. A 192-bed long-term care home is located at the Seniors' Health Centre.
North York General Hospital is a member of the Central Local Health Integration Network. With their support, our hospital continues to build on its strength as a caring and innovative partner in health care for the region we serve.
Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care, PT (J0325-0268)
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Bio IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary Pharmacy Technician, Centre for Complex Diabetes Care Your goal in this position is to contribute to the operation of the Centre through the day to day maintenance of essential support services (under the supervision of assigned Staff Pharmacist and overall supervision by the Manager of the Centre). You are a great relationship builder, communicate effectively with peers across the entire organization and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. You are also highly organized, have great interpersonal skills and adapt well in a dynamic environment. You are able to work as well as a part of an inter-professional team. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families
On a practical level, you will
- Perform inventory control functions
- Obtain Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) to facilitate medication reconciliation
- Be responsible for medication dispensing
- Perform information gathering & prescription data entry
- Be responsible for prescription processing (counting, labeling & related filing responsibilities)
Qualifications
- Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program at the Community College level
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (C.Ph.T) designation from the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred
- Diabetes Care and Medication Management experience, an asset
- Best Possible Medication History (BPMH)/Medication Reconciliation experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of current concepts of retail and hospital pharmacy practice
- Demonstrate knowledge in Pharmaceutical Math
- Accurate and efficient typing skills
- Proficient in the use of Pharmacy Computer System and ability to support basic trouble-shooting
- Good knowledge of the operation and standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians in hospital setting
What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-time Regular Position with 8 hour shifts, days, in the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
How To Apply Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:
- Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
Closing Statement At North York General, 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, including those with disabilities. North York General 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.
About North York General Hospital
North York General Hospital, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals. We offer our culturally diverse community a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services across multiple sites. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for patient- and family-centred care. Working together with our patients and their families, we are making a world of difference.
We have proudly served our community since 1968. The area we primarily serve is north central Toronto and southern York Region. Our 5,000 staff, physicians and volunteers embrace the belief that patients and their families are at the heart of everything we do.
North York General's major programs include Cancer Care, Child and Teen, Emergency Services, Family and Community Medicine, Genetics, Maternal Newborn, Medicine and Elder Care, Mental Health, and Surgery. They are supported by a number of departments including Medical Imaging, Laboratory Medicine and Pharmacy Services. A 192-bed long-term care home is located at the Seniors' Health Centre.
North York General Hospital is a member of the Central Local Health Integration Network. With their support, our hospital continues to build on its strength as a caring and innovative partner in health care for the region we serve.