If you are a licensed pharmacist looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the public health system, consider this opportunity to use your clinical pharmacy knowledge and analytical skills to facilitate the processing of physician requests for access to medications through the Exceptional Access Program.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Pharmacist, you will:
• Assess requests for coverage of drug products that are not listed on the formulary of the Ontario Drug Benefit Program.
• Review requests against approved clinical criteria, and prepare decision responses to physicians.
• Collaborate with external expert reviewers on criteria and funding recommendations through the Committee to Evaluate Drug (CED) Consultant review process.
• Develop, recommend and implement policies and procedures to ensure effective service delivery.
• Provide clinical and policy advice to physicians, pharmacists, consumers and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate the development, maintenance and extraction of information from the ministry's computer database.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.Sc Pharm., BSP or equivalent) and Part A licensure from the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Technical Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of pharmacology and clinical therapeutics to provide sound clinical advice and expertise.
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:
• You can identify and resolve potential problems, and provide recommendations.
• You can participate in the development and implementation of operational policies.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You can provide consultation to clients or stakeholders to identify and resolve potential conflicts or contentious issues.
Computer Skills
• You can retrieve and assess information from pharmaceutical databases.
OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
