Pharmacy Assistant

Bayshore•London, ON

56d•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. This role involves processing prescriptions by accurately entering patient, medication, and billing information, and prioritizing tasks. The assistant prepares infusion and TPN medications following USP 797 Guidelines, processes, prepares, and bills orders, and participates in inventory management. The Pharmacy Assistant directly reports to the Pharmacy Supervisor and ultimately to the Pharmacy Manager.

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.
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.

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.
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.