The pharmacist is responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of medications and the supervision of pharmacy assistants and technicians. They also provide drug information to the healthcare team and patients while rotating through dispensary and clinical duties.
$52.15-$64.50
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The Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Pharmacists need to be available to work any shifts including weekends, evenings and overnights.
Responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient dispensing of medications Supervises all work performed by the pharmacy assistants and technicians which includes dispensing of medications, sterile and non sterile compounding, calculations, etc Maintains clinical expertise in at least one area of clinical pharmacy practice. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team, as well as to patients Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion Rotates through dispensary, sterile and non sterile compounding and clinical staff pharmacists’ duties. Shares evening, week-end and overnight coverage Shares the responsibility of training and/or orienting of new personnel with respect to drug distribution and clinical service aspects of his/her designated area Performs the duties of a preceptor for pharmacy students, interns and residents Contributes and/or assists in the organization of departmental publications and presentations Maintains knowledge of current hospital and pharmacy policies and ensures compliance Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of pharmacy programs and services Participates in departmental Quality Assurance programs, drug utilization reviews, workload measurements Undertakes special projects as assigned Completes professional activities on a daily basis Initiates and/or completes medication incident reports as required Participates on hospital or departmental committees as assigned Attends and participates in departmental and hospital meetings such as pharmacist meeting, Staff Meeting, Education seminars Maintains professional conduct and standards in all aspects of his/her work and when interacting with hospital staff and the public Cover Kid Care Pharmacy as required Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy manager
Candidates must hold a pharmacy degree from a recognized university and be licensed or eligible for licensure by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. A minimum of two years of hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, along with a vulnerable sector check.
Market context
In Ontario, pharmacy technician roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community pharmacies, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for OCP licensure, CCAPP-accredited training, and strong pharmaceutical arithmetic and terminology skills, along with interpersonal ability for patient-facing teamwork. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your licensure details and prepare examples of accurate dispensing support and communication.
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