Pharmacy Assistant, Outpatient Pharmacy - Part Time Temporary (Until Approxi. December 2027) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
 

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Job closing date: EOD October 28, 2026

What we are looking for:

As a member of the outpatient pharmacy team, you will assist the licensed Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in the technical aspects of medication dispensing in a fast-paced outpatient pharmacy.

Your duties will include:

• Greeting customers
• Data entry
• Submission and coordination of third party claims
• Responding to patient inquiries and phone calls
• Maintaining pharmacy equipment as per required cleaning schedules
• Restocking and pricing of front store items
• Monitoring of expiry dates
• Recordkeeping
• Helping with inventory and supplies management, including special orders, creating orders, receiving orders and putting into stock
• Arrangement of deliveries
• Cashier duties

Under the supervision of pharmacy technician or pharmacist, the pharmacy assistant is responsible for the following:

• Filling prescriptions efficiently
• Preparing blister pack medications

  

After successfully completing delegation from a licensed pharmacist, the pharmacy assistant may perform the following:

• Prepare compounds following a master formulation

Pharmacy assistants may participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

What you bring to the role:

• Minimum 2 years retail pharmacy experience in Ontario
• Completion of a recognized college level Pharmacy Technician program
• Proficient computer skills; experience with Kroll an asset
• Previous retail pharmacy experience in an oncology practice setting an asset
• Previous experience in handling third party claims
• Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on projects as assigned 
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Sound independent work habits coupled with proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

 

The successful candidate will be available to work day and evening shifts, rotating through Monday to Sunday.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

OPCOM16

Range:

$32.69 - $36.79

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

 

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

  

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

 

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.