Pharmacy Inventory Operations Leader

LEADER, PHARMACY INVENTORY OPERATIONS

Posting # : 927174 Union : Non-Union Site : Toronto General Hospital (Corporate) Department : Pharmacy Reports to : Manager Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Salary : $96,069 to $120,086 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy) Status : Permanent Full-Time Posted Date : December 7, 2023 Closing Date : Until Filled

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

As an integral member of Pharmacy Inventory Services, the Operations Leader is responsible for assisting the Inventory Manager in managing responsibility for daily inventory operations at all UHN sites. The Operations Leader will facilitate program development, and quality improvement activities within the department, while exemplifying UHN's values of caring, excellence, teamwork, innovation, integrity, leadership, and respect.

Duties

• Supporting the Pharmacy Site Operations Manager with all aspects of operations related to pharmacy
• Implementing pharmacy inventory projects and coordinating staff training in operations
• Provide direct and/or functional supervision of staff including human resources management
• Maintaining Policies and Procedures for new system upgrades
• Providing expertise in pharmacy inventory contractual obligations to maximize efficiency of the hospital's drug procurement and distribution system
• Will be involved in various committees; Pharmacy Quality, Formulary, All-site operations meetings and Safe Medication Practice
• Performing other cross-functional duties consistent with the job classification as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from a recognized program required
• Completion of an advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) or Doctor of Pharmacy degree highly preferred
• Certificate of competency from the pharmacy Examination Board of Canada required
• Active Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
• Pharmacy Residency an asset
• At minimum 4-5 years practical pharmacy experience and related leadership experience required
• Membership in the Ontario Pharmacists' Association, Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to manage heavy workload with frequent changes
• Ability to plan and coordinate various projects and programs
• Knowledge of Workspace Hazardous Material Information System (W.H.M.I.S.) requirements, Body Substance Precautions, confidentiality
• Knowledge of Accounting process
• Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting preferred

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
• 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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.