Union: Non-Union

New or Replacement Position: New

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Outpatient Pharmacy, Shoppers Drug Mart

Reports to: Manager

Wage Range: $20.83 per hour

Hours: Varies

Status: Temporary Part-Time (12 Months Contract)

Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Toronto Western Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy Services Team, the Allied Health Student will partner with cashier, pharmacists, technicians, and medication reimbursement specialists to provide pharmacy operations support to patients at Toronto Western Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy. Opportunity to participate in pharmacy department educational rounds, teaching sessions, peer teaching and learning also exists.

Duties

- Cover cashier, packaging medication deliveries, electronic/paper filing and retrieval responsibilities
- Enter clinical research data into online databases
- Organize, store, and track material
- Keep inventory of office resources (computers etc.)
- Perform cross‑functional responsibilities, as assigned
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications

- Interests and enthusiasm for hospital pharmacy practice
- 2nd year student majoring in a health or science‑related field
- Attention to detail in work
- General computer savvy (common shortcuts, entering web‑based forms efficiently)
- Understanding of some medical terminology




- Ability to perform duties in a qualified and courteous manner and produce high‑quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel (formulas, formatting, sorting, etc.)
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word (formatting, find and replace, template design, etc.)
- Knowledge of general office practice, procedures and standards
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (especially phone and email)
- Excellent organization and time‑management skills
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
- Ability to complete new tasks and pick up current skills easily
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Previous hospital or community pharmacy experience is an asset

Benefits

- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on‑site gyms, etc.)

EEO Statement

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Allied Health Student - TWH OP (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto