Pharmacy Technician Intern

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

 Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.   

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Join our team of pharmacy experts and provide safe and effective medication preparation and distribution to all clinical units and outpatient areas here at Humber River Health.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the  Pharmacy Technician Intern is responsible for performing day-to-day operational and technical tasks associated with drug distribution across the hospital. The pharmacy technician intern will work under the direct supervision of staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Supervisors.

Employment Status: Temporary  Full Time Role

Duration (if contract): up to 6 months  subject to operational needs.Hours of Work: Must be available for all rotating shifts.  Part time and Temporary Part time staff are required to provide availability and be available for 3-4 shifts per week including weekends per operational needs.  Subject to Change.  Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site  may be required to travel to all sites.

Hourly Rate:  $27.472

Employee Group: Non union 

Salary Range: $27.427

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Pharmacy Services

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective drug distribution to patient care areas, utilizing central pharmacy automation and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Manufacturing and compounding of non-sterile and sterile products in accordance with NAPRA standards.
• Contribute to inventory management through receiving and barcoding of medication stock.
• Issuing and delivering narcotics and controlled substances to patient care areas.
• Enhance the safety, effectiveness and quality of care through participation in quality audits.
• Collaborate with pharmacists in compiling Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH).
• Any other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program that is accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP)
• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as a Pharmacy Technician Intern
• In the process of completing regulatory requirements for registration as a Part A Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT), with the goal of obtaining RPhT designation within 6 months of hire
• Preference will be given to candidates that have registered for OR completed the Jurisprudence and the PEBC Qualifying Exam
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

What else do you bring?

• Excellent attendance and discipline-free record.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and work within a busy team-based environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with patients, peers and other health care team members.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. 

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do - and to address systemic barriers - we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.