Job Description
Overview
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
Why Should You Apply to CMH?
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.
Job Description
Salary Range: $17.60 - $22.00
The Pharmacy Distribution Student is a valued member of the hospital pharmacy team and supports safe, accurate, and timely medication distribution throughout the organization. Working under the supervision of regulated pharmacy professionals, the student will gain hands‑on experience in hospital pharmacy operations, medication distribution and inventory management, while developing professional skills in a patient‑centred healthcare environment.
This role will support experiential learning for students enrolled in an Accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
The Pharmacy Distribution student will be exposed to various aspects of drug distribution and clinical pharmacy services offered at CMH. The student will receive in-depth training in the process of replenishing automated point of use cabinet filling, inventory management, prepackaging, extemporaneous compounding.
The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling.
- Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
- There is no guarantee of hours and posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change
Specific Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician Student / Intern responsibilities may include:
- Support medication distribution processes, including cart fills, automated dispensing cabinets, Carousel and unit‑dose packaging systems
- Assist with packaging and labelling of medications, including oral solids and liquids
- Receive, stock, and organize medications and supplies within the pharmacy
- Assist with inventory management, including expiry date checks and restocking
- Support documentation and record‑keeping activities in the pharmacy information system
- Communicate effectively with pharmacy team members and other healthcare professionals
- Adhere to patient confidentiality, privacy legislation, and hospital policies
- Participate in orientation, training, and learning opportunities as assigned
Qualifications of Pharmacy Student/ Intern Candidate:
- Completed or currently enrolled in an Accredited Pharmacy Technician program (Diploma or equivalent)
- Demonstrated interest in hospital pharmacy practice or previous experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting is preferred (familiarity with automated dispensing cabinets or bar‑code medication systems)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Strong organizational, time management and priority setting abilities
- Ability to follow policies, procedures, and perform pharmacy calculations
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working in community or hospital pharmacy practice preferred
- Regular attendance is mandatory
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.
CMH Inclusion Statement
At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.
We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.
We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.
To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.
Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.