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Pharmacy Technician Supervisor – PFT – PHM – Toronto, Ontario
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
Job Posting#: 920469
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Pharmacy
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $34.63 – $40.17 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Shifts: 5 shifts per week; Weekdays
Posted Date: June 8, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto 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.
Position Summary
As an integral member of UHN Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor maintains responsibility for the supervision of Pharmacy Technicians within the team, ensuring the delivery of quality and consistent pharmacy services, enforcing the standards set by the profession and the hospital, and acts as a leader, mentor and role model in the provision of pharmacy services.
Duties
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The supervision of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician students
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Delegating, coordinating, and monitoring technical activities
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Collaborates with Operations Leader and Manager to work collaboratively in resolving problems and disputes in a fair and consistent manner in accordance to hospital and departmental policies
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Collaborates with Operations Leader and Manager in resolving day to day operational issues, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective pharmacy services
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Assists in the ongoing review and implementation of workflow changes and pharmacy operations and systems projects, as necessary, to ensure effectiveness and efficiency pharmacy operations
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Ensures operation procedures are adhered to and inventory management is supported per hospital or OCP standards, documentation is completed and equipment is maintained
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Organizes activities such as drug distribution, systems management, medication safety, continuous quality improvement, quality assurance and workload measurement, as appropriate
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Involved in the administration of Special Access Programming
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Provides system support and administration
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Performs cross-functional and /or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested
Qualifications
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Registered Pharmacy Technician Licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
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Completion of a post-secondary Pharmacy Technician Program from a recognized college required
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3 years practical hospital pharmacy experience required
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PEBC Qualifying Exam required
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Previous supervisory, management or leadership experience an asset
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Experience with relevant pharmacy systems and software an asset
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Certificate of qualification from the Pharmacy Examination Board an asset
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RPhT designation with OCP required
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
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Excellent organizational and time management skills required
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Self- starter, innovative and passionate team based leader
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.
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Competitive offer packages
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Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
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Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
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A flexible work environment
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Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
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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.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.