Pharmacy Technician
Company
Women's College Hospital
Women’s College Hospital is the first and only independent, academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on the health of women and their families. If you’re ready to be part of the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution in which the possibilities for creative innovation, breakthroughs in new thinking and groundbreaking work in academic ambulatory medicine are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to patient safety as a key professional value and an essential component of daily practice.
Location
Toronto
Duties
Independently interprets, processes, fills and provides the final check for patient-specific medicaltion orders
Monitor all patient profiles for patient allergies, drug interactions and other alerts upon order entry, and notify the pharmacist as appropriate
Receive, review and fill medication orders on a weekly basis
Obtain complete and accureate Best Possible Medication Histories from patients using a variety of information sources
Document patient’s Best Possible Medication History in their medical record
Consult and collaborate with healthcare team members as required to ensure seamless care
Replenish ward stock to patient care areas, utilizing central pharmacy automation including pharmacy information system and prepackaging machine
Perform unit dose drug distribution including the preparation and delivery of sterile and non-sterile medications
Issue and deliver narcotics/controlled drugs to the patient care areas as per legislative requirements
Manage the department's drug inventory control system (Epic-Willow Inventory) and maintain appropriate records in keeping with pharmacy regulations and established procedures
Promote medication and patient safety by reporting any issues with Epic-Willow and working with Clinical Applications team to resolve issues and optimize system
Receive, store, monitor and dispense investigational study drugs in compliance with trial protocols
Maintain narcotic records on site in compliance with regulations
Monitor drug supply from manufacturers and procurement services to help manage any drug recalls or shortages
Participate in project work as assigned by Pharmacy Manager
Provide mentorship to pharmacy students and/or pharmacy technician students
Provide administrative support when necessary
Assist Clinical Pharmacists as required
Other duties as assigned
As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive. You may be given additional responsibilities based on the discretion of your manager.
Requirements
Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program or bridging program
Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required
Previous experience in a health care environment, preferably hospital
Experience with unit dosing and IV admixture experience strongly preferred
Experience with IV preparation preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work collaboratively as part of intra/inter professional teams
Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Experience with Epic and Willow/Willow Inventory preferred
Willow and Willow Inventory certification an asset
Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures
The ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in an active work environment
Knowledge of and working experience with computer systems and applications
Ability to perform the essential duties of the job
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures
Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
Start Date
2024-09-17
Hours
37.5 Weekly
Salary
$24.44-$36.19/Hourly
Contact
Name
Human Resources
Display Name
Human Resources
Title
Human Resources Coordinator
Address
76 Grenville Street
Telephone
(416) 323-6400
Job Posting Link
Women's College Hospitalwebsite
Display Date
2024-08-26
Expiry Date
2024-09-16
