Status: Temporary Full-Time
Temporary: Approximate length of assignment, in months - 6
Type of Position: a Replacement
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: Per hour
Salary Grade: $43.53 - $47.31
Department: York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Public Health
Location: PH IDCD Ops - 17150 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)
Job Description (E):
POSITION PURPOSE Reporting to the Supervisor, Vaccine Inventory is responsible for ensuring publicly-funded vaccines used in public health immunization clinics and by community healthcare providers are distributed, transported, stored and handled in a manner that prevents wastage and preserves the safety, integrity and potency of the vaccines; conducting perpetual vaccine inventory management which includes the cycle counting, order, distribution, and return processes; attending premises to conduct annual cold chain maintenance inspections of refrigeration and freezer units that store publicly-funded vaccines and required follow ups if necessary; ensuring cold chain temperature monitoring and storage systems including purpose-built refrigeration units, passive and active vaccine transport containers are validated, maintained clean and in good repair; participating in provincial and local work groups related to vaccine safety and inventory to ensure that current and best practices are integrated into the programs work flows and processes.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Distributes (picking, packing, shipping & delivery) publicly-funded vaccines and applies current best practices throughout all processes.
- Implements quantity and quality control measures to prevent distribution errors, product wastage, and overstocking of publicly-funded vaccines at internal and external customer holding points.
- Conducts, on an annual or as needed basis, cold chain maintenance inspections to ensure Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) standards are met and follow up with premises that do not meet the minimum standards.
- Supports accurate data entry of vaccine ordering, distribution, and returns within the relevant provincial database system.
- Conducts cycle counting of the current perpetual inventory prior to submitting orders to OGPMSS (or other Ministry distribution centres) to ensure physical counts reflect provincial database system counts.
- Gathers information from customers that store publicly-funded vaccines and ensures that data inputted into the database systems is accurate, complete, up-to-date, and concise.
- Inspects and ensures vaccine storage and handling areas and equipment are maintained clean and in good repair.
- Provides input into the development and revision of process improvements, policies and procedures, and internal/external forms and communications related to vaccine storage and handling.
- Responds to customer inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate.
- Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful completion of an accredited Community College Diploma for a Registered Pharmacy Technician or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certificate of Registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists or approved equivalent.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in pharmaceutical inventory management.
- Sound knowledge of vaccines and vaccine storage and handling conditions such as cold chain requirements.
- Sound knowledge of relevant Federal and Provincial statutes, Regulations or Acts such as the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS), Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines, Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), and the Ontario Immunization Schedule.
- Ability to carry and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Satisfactory Police Criminal Background Check.
- Valid Ontario Class G drivers license free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act and a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration, and personal ownership.
Council Approval Date: Scheduled Weekly Hours - 35
Scheduled Shifts: Operational Hours - 7
Close Date: December 13, 2023
# of Hires Needed: 1
Union: CUPE 905 York Region
Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email. York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation.