Pharmacy Technician - TWH OP

Union: OPSEU
Site: Toronto Western Hospital, Shoppers Drug Mart (with possibility of cross coverage at Toronto General and Princess Margaret Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy)
Department: Outpatient Pharmacy
Reports to: Manager
Wage Range: $32.32 - $37.26 (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 31, 2025

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Pharmacy Services Outpatient Pharmacy Operations team, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the following duties:

Duties

• Working in conjunction with pharmacists in maintaining high standards of client relations
• Assisting pharmacists in accurately and efficiently performing all technical aspects relating to prescription dispensing responsibilities
• Preparing or compounding extemporaneous products using appropriate techniques under supervision of a pharmacist
• Performing activities relating to the maintenance and operation of Outpatient Pharmacy services
• Handling inventory and supplies and managing operations of blister packaging automation: and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college or recognized equivalent required
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician (Part A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities/deadlines
• Two years practical and related experience preferred
• Previous hospital experience with unit dose system and intravenous admixture service, preferred
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery (e.g. automated blister packaging machine)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work variable shifts
• Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada, preferred
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team preferred
• Manual billings, out of province billings and specialty medications related billing preferred
• Experience/working knowledge of Delta (Health Watch), Kroll and Point of Sales System preferred
• IV Compounding experience an asset

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.

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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.

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.