Pharmacist

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Dispensary duties in the Main Pharmacy including medication order and profile review and entry into Meditech Expanse Pharmacy module, checking responsibilities, trouble-shooting clinical & drug distribution issues, & acting as a resource for Pharmacy Technicians & Students. As staffing situations require, provide back-up coverage for staff on a variety of patient care units and departments including decentralized medication order and profile review and problem investigation, medication reconciliation and resolution and liaison responsibilities. Based at Oakville but will include remote coverage of other sites on nights, evenings & weekend shifts. Other duties as assigned.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

Requirements

B.Sc. Phm required; Licensed or eligible for licensure under Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists register required; Hospital pharmacy residency preferred; Relevant clinical experience required; Meditech computer experience an asset; Dispensing skills, aseptic technique; Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills; Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs; Able to handle multiple responsibilities with competing priorities in a fast-paced progressive environment; Must be well-organized, self-directed, set priorities, and manage time effectively; Must be able to interact patiently, effectively, and professionally with staff and physicians; Committed to service excellence and patient safety; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position; Satisfactory employment and attendance record required