Company Bio
North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.
What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.
North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.
We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!
Position Summary
Pharmacist, OP Pharmacy
You will contribute to overall patient care through involvement in dispensing and drug distribution, patient oriented pharmacy services in outpatient settings, drug information and educational programs. You`re also a great relationship builder, communicate effectively with peers across the entire organization and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff,
patients, and families. You are highly organized, have great interpersonal skills, demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning skills and adapt well in a dynamic environment. You will take on the shared responsibility for ensuring that health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you will
- Maintain activities in the drug store, supervise the dispensary, day to day drug procurement, ODB and third party billing and cash procedures. Provide relief and coverage for outpatient pharmacists
- Provide patient-oriented services in compliance with standards of practice – medication order assessment, medication profiling, pharmacotherapy monitoring, interdisciplinary participation, drug use evaluation, adverse drug reaction reporting, medication counseling, medication incident reporting and follow-up, and medication history service
- Participate in drug information and other educational activities within the department, on the nursing units and throughout the hospital
- Responsible for the activities of the pharmacy technician assigned on a day to day basis
- Follow all hospital and governmental (Federal and Provincial) rules and regulations set to control the dispensing to the general public and the distribution of medications, and to provide high quality services within the hospital
- Responsible for working safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited university Pharmacy Program (Bachelor Level)
- Licensed under Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Minimum one-year Pharmacy retail experience
- Demonstrated pharmacological knowledge
- Deductive reasoning, attention to detail and medication safety
- Demonstrated pharmaceutical skills and techniques, e.g., sterile procedures
- Accurate typing skills
- Knowledge of Kroll computer system an asset
- Knowledge of cash handling
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.This is a Full Time Temporary position of 9 months with 8 hour shifts, Days, Evenings & Weekends at the Outpatient Pharmacy Clinic. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca
How to Apply
Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:
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Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
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We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
Closing Statement
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
