Pharmacy Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain Federal, Provincial, and Local regulations, accrediting body standards, and Bayshore’s Policies and Procedures.
• Schedule patient medication orders for preparation and dispensing for repeat medications.
• Prepare required infusion supplies for delivery of medication.
• Enter prescriptions into the prescription software (Kroll) for filling/billing such prescriptions.
• Refill medications through the prescription software (Kroll).
• Preparation and labeling of medications as required by law. o Appropriate assembly of drugs and supplies by matching codes and quantities from the compounding document. o Correct labeling of product. o Ensuring compounded products are matched to the right delivery section prior to shipping.
• Order, receive and store medications and supplies in the appropriate environment.
• Perform physical inventories according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records.
• Communicate appropriately with clients, their agents, SWHCCSS staff and medical professionals.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance activities, education programs, and department/site meetings.
• Amalgamating adjacent supply and medication orders
• Liaising with the delivery department to ensure delivery due dates are met.
• All employees are expected to demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School diploma.
• CCAPP (Canadian Council of Accrediting Pharmacy Program) Accreditation as a Dispensary Assistant preferred.
• Specialized Aseptic Technique training either on or off-site an asset.
• Possesses and maintains relevant knowledge of USP 797 Standards and NAPRA standards.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations, meet deadlines and work well under pressure. Concentration is required to perform duties accurately and safely in a high activity environment.
• Familiarity with Kroll Dispensing software is an asset. Physical Requirements
• Spends the majority of the shift on feet, including standing and walking for extended periods.
• Regularly lifts, pushes, pulls, carries, or moves objects of varying weights.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Performs physical tasks such as bending, twisting, and reaching to move supplies or other items.
• Answers phone calls and triages inquiries to the appropriate area.
• Interacts regularly with customers, external agencies, healthcare providers, and team members.
• Communicates through a variety of methods, including phone, in-person, and electronic channels. Work Environment
• Works primarily in pharmacy and clean room settings.
• Required to be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.