Epic Willow Pharmacist, Pharmacy - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (one-year term)

Compensation Pay Range:

$52.15-$64.50

Job Description:

If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub. 

  

To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.   

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. 
 
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. 
 
Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week, every day of the year.  Pharmacists need to be available to work any shifts including weekends, evenings and overnights. The Pharmacist will be assigned to work 100 % with  the Pharmacy Willow Team in Information Services. Within Information service, the Willow Pharmacist maintains and ensures ongoing improvement of the software applications forming the electronic health record.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Characteristic responsibilities include, under the direction of Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Manager and/or Willow Senior Business Systems Analyst:

 

• Assessment and maintenance of sterile and non sterile compounding recipes and workflow
• Configure and test the electronic health record system for medication use within established legislative compliance and organizational practices
• Assess clinical appropriateness of medication build based on manufacturer’s information or established clinical references, legislative compliance and with established hospital policies and procedures
• Consider safe medication practices as outlined by Accreditation Canada or the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)Confer with application users. Determine unique and specific software requirements for the electronic health record.
• Act as a resource for all system users to guide them in the effective use of the software application. Act as a troubleshooter, interpreting problems as perceived and explained by a wide range of users. Work with the user to investigate the problem and identify a solution
• Develop and maintain training material for pharmacists. Deliver presentations and demonstrations related to the application to communicate the impact that a new or upgraded application will have at various levels of the hospital.
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation concerning how and why decisions are made throughout systems design and development, and workflow redesign
• Monitor applications to ensure that their full potential is being used to benefit the hospital and its patients.
• Analyze proposed changes to business processes to determine the changes on users. Evaluate proposed changes for their potential to offer improved patient care and lower operating costs without creating risks for the hospital. Present change proposals to leadership and clinical stakeholders.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
• Participates in departmental Quality Assurance programs, drug utilization reviews, workload measurements
• Undertakes special projects as assigned
• Completes professional activities on a daily basis
• Initiates and/or completes medication incident reports as required
• Participates on hospital or departmental committees as assigned
• Attends and participates in Pharmacy and Information Services departmental and hospital meetings
• Maintain and improve knowledge of related computer systems and other work-related duties by attending courses, seminars, and in-service training. Demonstrate leadership and excellence by actively participating in user groups and external forum. Share best practices with colleagues in other hospitals. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current hospital policies, practices, and procedures. 
• Maintains professional conduct and standards in all aspects of his/her work and when interacting with hospital staff and the public
• Perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor
• Successful completion of Epic® Certification
• Maintenance of Epic®  Certification

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Graduate of a Pharmacy degree from a recognized university (Essential)
• Licensed  to practice pharmacy by The Ontario College of Pharmacist (Essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Hospital Pharmacist (Essential)
• Completion a hospital pharmacy residency program at a recognized Canadian teaching hospital/or at least five (5) years’ experience in hospital (Preferred)
• Experience working in the field of Pharmacy Informatics (Preferred)
• Experience working with Epic® (Preferred)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Bilingualism (Preferred)

*Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs

*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening.  Pre-screening might include testing. 

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process.  This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.  
 

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.     

 

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.