Leader, Pharmacy Inventory Operations

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, West Park Healthcare Centre 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 ground breaking 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 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Pharmacy
Reports to: Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: D0:10
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $55.99 to $67.44 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: January 24, 2025

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.

This is a dynamic and exciting position for a pharmacist, who will have a chance to work closely with a wide range of multidisciplinary healthcare leaders at UHN across all sites and have oversight of inventory operations with direct reports, working together to provide exemplary care for patients. At UHN, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery by ensuring our patients have seamless access to life-saving medications. We're seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated pharmacist to join our leadership team as the pharmacy inventory operations leader and play a vital role in optimizing our supply chain operations, our commitment to innovation, patient care, and inventory operational excellence.

The pharmacy inventory operations leader will assist in the management of drug shortages, procurement, storage, and management of pharmaceutical inventory to ensure our pharmacy operates efficiently and complies with all regulatory standards. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to analyze trends to maintain optimal stock levels while reducing waste and ensuring the availability of essential medications

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

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from a recognized program required
• Certificate of competency from the pharmacy Examination Board of Canada required
• Active Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
• At minimum 4-5 years practical pharmacy experience and related leadership experience required
• 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
• Completion of an advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) or Doctor of Pharmacy degree highly preferred
• Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Pharmacy Residency an asset
• Membership in the Ontario Pharmacists' Association, Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.