Coordinator, Pharmacy Compounding

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Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Coordinator, Pharmacy Compounding to develop, organize and oversee all activities related to non-sterile compounding, sterile compounding and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous preparations. They will work with pharmacy management to ensure departmental requirements for compounding mandated by Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) and Accreditation Canada are met while supporting the Manager, Pharmacy Operations with day-to-day activities of the pharmacy (e.g. scheduling, sick replacement) and the recruitment processes.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, with current Certificate of Registration as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Successful completion of a third-party evaluation/certification in sterile compounding is required. Preference will be given to candidates with additional specialized training in, maintained up-to-date knowledge of, and ability to demonstrate the required competencies in the compounding of sterile and non-sterile preparations.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in Sterile Compounding Practices within a health care environment. Experience in the technical aspects of a hospital pharmacy distribution system is preferred.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Pharmacy Department at Health Sciences North plays a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centred medication services across the organization. Our team is committed to excellence in sterile and non-sterile compounding, and clinical support. As an integral part of an academic health sciences centre, we foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning, professional growth, and interprofessional engagement.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website. 

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province.  Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition # 8416 by July 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/.

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KEY FUNCTION:

Develop, organize and oversee all activities related to non-sterile compounding, sterile compounding and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous preparations.

REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Manager, Pharmacy Continuous Quality Improvement and Marketed Services.

DUTIES:

1. Work with pharmacy management to ensure departmental requirements for compounding mandated by Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) and Accreditation Canada are met.
2. Work collaboratively with the Manager, Pharmacy Operations to oversee compounding and cleaning and disinfecting personnel to yield high-quality sterile and non-sterile preparations that are safe for patients.
3. Support the Manager, Pharmacy Operations with day-to-day activities of the pharmacy (e.g. scheduling, sick replacement) and the recruitment process.
4. Implement appropriate measures to ensure the safety of personnel during compounding preparations.
5. Develop and implement a personnel training, certification and assessment program for compounding personnel, pharmacists, and cleaning and disinfecting personnel.
6. Ensure the facilities and equipment used to compound sterile and non-sterile preparations meet National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) requirements and are maintained, calibrated or certified according to manufacturers’ specifications or standards.
7. Utilize available and recognized scientific literature to determine stability and sterility parameters and to establish the beyond-use date (BUD) for each compounded preparation.
8. Design a quality assurance program to ensure that preparation activities are performed and implemented in accordance with standards of practice, scientific literature and existing data.
9. Ensure current editions of mandatory and supplementary references are made available to compounding personnel and updated as required.
10. Ensure all records required by NAPRA are completed, maintained and readily available for audit and inspection purposes. These records must be submitted to management on a regular basis.
11. Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
12. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
13. Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
14. Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
15. Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
16. Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
17. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
18. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
19. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
20. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

1. Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
2. Current Certificate of Registration as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required.
3. Additional specialized training in, maintained up-to-date knowledge of, and ability to demonstrate the required competencies in the compounding of sterile and non-sterile preparations is preferred.
4. Successful completion of a third party evaluation/certification in sterile compounding is required.
5. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in Sterile Compounding Practices within a health care environment.
2. Experience in the technical aspects of a hospital pharmacy distribution system is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of managing a safe, high-quality sterile preparation compounding area.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of NAPRA Standards of Practice, OCP Hospital Assessment Criteria, and Accreditation Canada Standards.
3. Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor peers.
4. Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
5. Demonstrated passion for expanded scope of practice and process improvement initiatives.
6. Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
7. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
8. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
10. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
11. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
12. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
13. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Demonstrated objectivity in decision making.
3. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with Pharmacy managers.
4. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision; to prioritize duties.
7. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
8. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
9. Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
10. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
11. Ability to travel between local sites.
12. Ability to manage flexible and adaptable hours of work.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.