Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Drug Procurement & Dist.

Job summary

Perform technical drug distribution duties, including unit dose preparation, repackaging, intravenous admixtures, ward stock replenishment, controlled substance handling, and inventory control. Obtain Best Possible Medication Histories to support medication reconciliation and ensure pharmaceutical products are prepared and released accurately, safely, and on time.

Job details

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 center of everything we do, in the role of the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician. Location : Unity Health Toronto – St Joseph’s Health Centre Position Type: Full Time Temporary (18 Month Contract) Position Summary As an integral member of the In-Patient Pharmacy team, the Pharmacy Technician will be accountable for the technical aspects of drug distribution. Duties will include: Independently performing all technical aspects of unit dose distribution, repackaging, intravenous admixing, including chemotherapy and TPNs, replenishing ward stock medications, narcotic and controlled substances preparation and deliveries, inventory control functions and obtaining BPMHs to support MedRec. The pharmacy technician will strive to deliver quality patient care, excellent customer service and enhance patient safety by ensuring the accuracy, quality, integrity and timeliness of pharmaceutical product preparation and release. Qualifications Must have completed a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college. Experience with acquisition of Best Possible Medication histories an asset Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists or in the process of regulation. Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage completing duties/priorities. Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery (e.g., unit dose machine). Strong computer skills required, including experience with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with EPIC an asset. Superior communication skills that can be applied for interviewing patients, family, care providers, and interacting with interdisciplinary staff, and external resources. Strong organizational skills to consolidate all resources of medication information and the ability to work independently and effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Satisfactory 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.

What you’ll do

Perform technical drug distribution duties, including unit dose preparation, repackaging, intravenous admixtures, ward stock replenishment, controlled substance handling, and inventory control. Obtain Best Possible Medication Histories to support medication reconciliation and ensure pharmaceutical products are prepared and released accurately, safely, and on time.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, or being in the process of regulation, are required. Candidates should be able to work independently, manage priorities, troubleshoot pharmacy technologies, use Windows 10 and Microsoft Office, and communicate effectively; experience with Best Possible Medication Histories and EPIC is an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Unit Dose Drug Distribution
• Medication Repackaging
• Intravenous Admixture
• Chemotherapy Preparation
• TPN Preparation
• Medication Inventory Control
• Narcotic and Controlled Substance Handling
• Medication Reconciliation
• Best Possible Medication Histories
• Patient Interviewing
• Customer Service
• Patient Safety
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office
• EPIC
• Interdisciplinary Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare

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