Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

PHARMACIST

Pharmacy Department

Position Type: Permanent Part-Time

Shift Type: Days-Evenings, some weekends (shifts may be subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $48.21 - $64.50

Bi-Weekly Hours: 45 Hours, 7.5hrs/shift

Posting Number: 9168

Union: OPSEU 583

Date Posted: August 22, 2025

Internal Closing Date: August 29, 2025

Job Summary:

Baycrest Hospital Pharmacy Services support all inpatient units and programs, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications across the organization. The department’s key functions include purchasing and inventory management of medications, management of the unit dose drug distribution system, and operation of a centralized intravenous admixture program. The hospital uses an integrated computerized information system (Meditech) to optimize medication management. Pharmacists at Baycrest are integral members of the healthcare team, contributing to clinical activities such as medication reconciliation, interprofessional team rounds, quarterly medication reviews, and mentoring students through preceptorships. The hospital maintains strong affiliation with universities and colleges, offering valuable on-site practical training opportunities for pharmacy students.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participates in relevant rounds and care conferences to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing decisions are made, patient outcomes are monitored, and adverse drug events are prevented

• Identifies, prevents, and resolves drug-related problems by conducting medication reviews, and developing and monitoring patient care plans. Communicates patient care plans to the interprofessional team, patient, family and/or Substitute Decision Maker

• Ensures continuity of care by conducting medication reconciliation when patients are transferred to or discharged from Baycrest

• Ensures appropriate and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications to designated hospital programs

• Participates in departmental medication management projects and pharmacy clinical programs

• Provides education to pharmacy students as per the requirements of the Faculties of Pharmacy (University of Toronto and University of Waterloo)

• Provides oversight and direction for pharmacy technician(s)

• Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained to enhance medication safety and patient safety

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Current and valid license to practice as a Pharmacist from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)

• Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience

• Hospital Pharmacy Residency from an accredited institution or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

• Demonstrated expertise in the provision of pharmaceutical care

• Self-motivation, excellent communication and organization skills required

• Computer skills that include the ability to work with Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word & Outlook

• Experience with Meditech preferred

• Well-developed critical appraisal, critical thinking skills and an approach to work that is detail oriented and analytical

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team

Additional Benefits:

• % Vacation Entitlement

• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

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