Supervisor, Pharmacy Automation

Position Profile Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare. Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy. At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care! We currently have an exciting opportunity for a a Supervisor, Pharmacy Automation to join our Pharmacy Services Program team. This Position reports to the Manager(s) Pharmacy Services and to the Program Director, Pharmacy Services for Pharmacy Services performance metrics. Responsibilities: Evaluates processes and makes recommendations related to the human and material resources required for safe & efficient operation of pharmacy automated      equipment. Works in collaboration with the Pharmacy Manager(s) and Director to update policies and procedures and create efficiencies in the pharmacy to ensure      medication distribution operations meet with Hospital’s goals. Manages day to day processes that enable the delivery of high quality services to meet patient needs. Organizes and coordinates the daily operations and activities of pharmacy technician staff including performance evaluation, job descriptions, assignment of      duties, completing staff schedules, authorizing overtime, vacation and time-off requests, etc. in accordance with the current union collective agreements, where applicable. Maintains a staff and patient safety focus for the operation and systems related to the automated equipment. Responsible for the education related to the pharmacy automation. Work with internal and external resources to specify, develop and test software supporting automation. Investigates medication incidents involving automation and establishes and monitors quality control processes to avoid the issues in the future. Provides leadership and consultation to Pharmacy Technician staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of related projects and initiatives. Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the Manager or Director. Requirements: Registration in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) required. Undergraduate degree in health administration or business management, or suitable combination of related relevant experience and post-secondary education. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy required. Knowledge and experience of Automated Dispensing Units, Packaging machines (i.e. PillPick or Boxpicker), and IV robotic preparation (i.e. RIVA), an asset Knowledge and experience in aseptic technique; CIVA experience an asset. Previous leadership experience required, preferable in a management/supervisor capacity. Experience with purchasing and inventory management, narcotic requirements, manufacturing an asset. Experience with writing policies and procedures for technicians an asset. Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills. Effective communicator with a strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain effective working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team and other departments.  Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet department demands Proficient in MS Office and MEDITECH Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to travel between sites Interested applicants are required to submit an Application before the deadline. We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview Why choose Humber River Health? At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.  We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.