Allied Health Student - TGH OP

Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital 

Department: Toronto General Outpatient Pharmacy

Reports to: Manager

Wage Range: $22.00 per hour

Hours: Varies

Status: Casual

Closing Date: November 27, 2026 

Position Summary 

As an integral member of the Toronto General Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy Services Team, the Allied Health Student will be partnering with cashier, pharmacists, technicians, and medication reimbursement specialists to provide pharmacy operations support to patients at Toronto General Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy. Opportunity to participate in pharmacy department educational rounds, teaching sessions, peer teaching and learning also exists.

Duties:
Involved with covering cashier, packaging medication deliveries, electronic/paper filing and retrieval responsibilities
Entering clinical research data into online databases
Organizing, storing, and tracking material
Keeping inventory of office resources (computers etc.)
Performing cross-functional responsibilities, as assigned
Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

A keen interest and enthusiasm for hospital pharmacy practice
> 2nd year student majoring in a health or science-related field
Attention to detail in work
General computer savvy (Knowledge of common shortcuts, entering web-based forms efficiently
Understanding of some medical terminology
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel (formulas, formatting, sorting etc
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word (formatting, find and replace, template design etc.)
Knowledge of general office practice, procedures and standards
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (especially phone and email)
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to prioritize work load
Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
Ability to complete new tasks and pick up new skills easily
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Previous hospital or community pharmacy experience is 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
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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.