Pharmacist Transplant Outpatient Pharmacy

Full-time
Department: Pharmacy
Company Description The University Health Network, where 'above all else the needs of patients come first', encompassesToronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of 'Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning', the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Transplant Outpatient Pharmacy
Reports to: Outpatient Pharmacy Manager
Work Model :
Grade: D0:09
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $45.72 to $57.15 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Full-Time, 12 Months
Closing Date: July 12, 2024

Position Summary

The pharmacist will facilitate program development, and quality improvement activities within the department, while exemplifying UHN's values of caring, excellence, teamwork, innovation, integrity, leadership, and respect.

Duties
Review and dispense all doctors medication orders for appropriateness
Identify, resolve and prevent drug related problems
Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence based medicine/guidelines
Follow up on medication incidents and promote safe medication practices on the unit
Respond to drug information questions; provide direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff
Qualifications Completion of a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree, required
Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada, required
Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A), required
Pharmacy Residency an asset
Ambulatory Outpatient Pharmacy practice experience an asset
Familiarity with common drug therapies, as well familiarity with dispensing processes for specialty medication
Experience working in an ambulatory clinic or hospital environment, including developing a new clinical pharmacist role
Certificate of competency from an accredited smoking cessation program and flu vaccination injection program an asset
Working knowledge of adherence services including but not limited to compliance packaging, refill synchronization, and refill management
Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset
Kroll experience an asset
Synmed, Beacon automation experience an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Additional Information Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
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.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.
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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