Pharmacy Assistant

Bayshore•London, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for various technical tasks delegated by the Pharmacist, Compounding Specialist, Pharmacy Supervisor, or Infusion Pharmacy Manager, adhering to Bayshore's and the Ontario College of Pharmacists' delegation policies. They assist in prescription processing by accurately entering patient, medication, and billing information, and prioritizing tasks. The role involves preparing sterile infusion and TPN medications following USP 797 Guidelines, processing and billing orders, and participating in inventory management. This position requires maintaining compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations, accrediting body standards, and company policies.

Requirements

Completion of High School diploma.
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.

Nice To Haves

CCAPP (Canadian Council of Accrediting Pharmacy Program) Accreditation as a Dispensary Assistant preferred.
Specialized Aseptic Technique training either on or off-site an asset.
Familiarity with Kroll Dispensing software is an asset.

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.
Appropriate assembly of drugs and supplies by matching codes and quantities from the compounding document.
Correct labeling of product.
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.