Pharmacy Assistant
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job Summary
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Pharmacy Assistant, under the direct supervision of Staff Pharmacists, measures, manufactures, compounds packages and distributes drugs and medications; maintains related records and ensures adequate levels of stock are on hand.
Duties/Accountabilities
Education, Training and Experience
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Pharmacy Assistant, under the direct supervision of Staff Pharmacists, measures, manufactures, compounds packages and distributes drugs and medications; maintains related records and ensures adequate levels of stock are on hand.
Duties/Accountabilities
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist prepares injectable chemotherapy agents as per written policies and procedures utilizing aseptic technique.
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist compounds and prepares medications and other pharmaceutical supplies to fill prescriptions issued from oncologists and other qualified physicians as per written policies and procedures.
- Prepares computerized prescription labels for sterile injectables and oral medications.
- Prepares requisitions for supplies for the laminar flow hood room and regular dispensary supplies according to a pre-established replacement level for Chief Pharmacist’s authorization.
- Maintains associated inventory records.
- Ensures the safe disposal of used dispensary supplies and unused portions of chemotherapy preparations in accordance with established procedures and policies.
- Performs related clerical duties such as typing, answering telephones and filing.
- As directed, telephones pharmaceutical companies and places authorized drug purchase orders according to established guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience
- Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course plus two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to type
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, prepares and compounds chemotherapy agents, medications, and pharmaceutical supplies, including sterile injectables and oral prescriptions. Maintains inventory and related records, orders authorized supplies, disposes of materials safely, and performs clerical duties.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 and graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course, plus two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates need effective communication and interpersonal skills, typing and equipment-operation abilities, organization, and the physical ability to perform the role.
Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Chemotherapy Preparation
- Medication Compounding
- Prescription Preparation
- Sterile Injectable Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Recordkeeping
- Supply Ordering
- Safe Disposal Procedures
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Typing
- Equipment Operation
- Work Organization
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Licensed Pharmacist
- Chemotherapy
- Injectable Chemotherapy Agents
- Aseptic Technique
- Medication Compounding
- Prescription Preparation
- Sterile Injectables
- Oral Medications
- Laminar Flow Hood
- Pharmaceutical Supplies
- Inventory Records
- Stock Management
- Drug Purchase Orders
- Safe Disposal
- Dispensary
- Oncology
- Clerical Duties
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement