Pharmacy Assistant

Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to assist in performing technical duties in the Pharmacy Department.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a pharmacy certificate program and having a minimum of two years related working experience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize
• A skills test may be administered
• A satisfactory record of work performance is required
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct
  

Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):

• Assisting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long-term care client under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician
• Assisting in dispensing pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping.
• Processing new prescription information and refill requests including associated on-line adjudication and/or manual billings
• Responsibilities in inventory maintenance and receiving.
• Repackaging medications for the ward stock and nursing home.
• Third party billing.
• Data collection and reporting.
• Clerical duties.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and to distinguish routine functions with those requiring professional judgment
• Perform other related duties as required