Women’s College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you’re ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.
Type: Replacement

An exciting opportunity as a Casual, Registered Pharmacy Technician exists in the Pharmacy Services department reporting to the Pharmacy Manager . The shift hours for this role will fall between Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm .

As an integral member of the Pharmacy team, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for the technical aspects of drug distribution and quality assurance. They are also responsible for supporting patient care activities with the Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy Technician will strive to deliver quality patient care and enhance patient safety by ensuring the accuracy, quality, integrity and timeliness of pharmaceutical product preparation and release.

Summary Of Duties, But Not Limited To

Independently interpret, process, fill and provide the final check for patient-specific medication 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 accurate 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.

Qualifications

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 Best Possible Medication History strongly 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

Completion of Epic and/or Willow Inventory training 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 qualified regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital

Why Choose Us?

Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.

Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

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Employment at Women’s College Hospital is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and proof of immunity and vaccination status for vaccine-preventable diseases, in alignment with WCH Communicable Disease Surveillance protocols. Successful candidates will be required to complete the Employee, Physician and Volunteer Immunization Record Submission Form and the Pre-Placement Health Review Form prior to commencing employment. Submission instructions will be provided in the new hire package and all requirements must be satisfied prior to commencing employment.

Women’s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others that may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

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📌 Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy (Manitoba)
🏢 Women's College Hospital
📍 Manitoba