Pharmacy Technician Intern, Pharmacy

Location
Markham, ON
 
Full job description
Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
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:
The Pharmacy Technician Intern is responsible for carrying out all functions of a Pharmacy Technician except those restricted by the Ontario College of Pharmacists or hospital policy. This includes performing technical and clerical tasks related to medication distribution in the hospital. These functions include, but are not limited to: medication distribution, inventory control, documentation, and preparation of unit dose medications and compounded medications, in accordance with National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) standards, and Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) by-laws, standards, and regulations. The Pharmacy Technician Intern will use their knowledge to collaborate with Clinical Pharmacists and other health care professionals to provide and support patient care.
The Pharmacy Technician Intern will adhere to all relevant legislated and regulatory requirements. The Pharmacy Technician Intern may have to work at different sites, as assigned.
What you bring to the role:
Completion of a recognized CCAPP-accredited pharmacy technician education program or equivalent
Current and actively maintained licensure and registration as a Pharmacy Technician Intern in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)
1 or more years of hospital pharmacy or relevant experience an asset
Proof of continuing education participation, or demonstrate professional development
Compounding experience and unit dose dispensing an asset
Familiarity with using computers, common software applications (i.e. MS Office etc.) and pharmacy automation equipment
Work experience in electronic health record environments an asset (e.g., Meditech)
Ability to maintain professionalism and adaptability in challenging and dynamic environment
Ability to lift light to moderate loads
Superior interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Excellent work and attendance record required
Work Schedule:
The successful candidate will be available to work 8 hour day and evening shifts, rotating through Monday to Sunday.
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:
Job closes on July 31, 2025

Compensation:
Hourly- $27.02/hour
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the 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?

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 ****** 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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