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Technician Extern (Pharmacy) - Pharmacy - Full Time Temporary (Until Approx. Sept 2024) - Markham Site

Markham, ON
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Casual job

  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

 

Who you are:

·         You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

·         You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

·         You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

 

What We Need:

As our Technician Extern in Pharmacy, you will receive practical, hands-on experience in a real-world setting, working alongside dedicated and compassionate professionals learning the ins and outs of daily hospital pharmacy operations. You will be responsible for the technical and administrative functions related to unit dose dispensing, and prepackaging. At the end of the contract, the Technician Extern - Pharmacy may be offered an opportunity to complete assignments and tasks as required by the Ontario College of Pharmacists for completion of the SPT program for Pharmacy Technicians.

Oak Valley Health is looking for Technician Externs for Pharmacy, this is aligned with, but not part of, the Ministry of Health's Enhanced Extern Program.

 

What you bring to the role:

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a Pharmacy Technician program from an accredited community college

• Some related pharmacy experience preferred

• Demonstrated ability to recognize limitations of scope of practice

• Demonstrated knowledge of drugs

• Typing and computer experience an asset

• Other duties as assigned

 

Work Schedule: Days, evenings, weekends

 

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

 

Compensation:

$21/hr

 

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

 

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

  

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Oak Valley Health diversity statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

 We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI


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