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Barrhead Pharmacy Production Center is our North East distribution center providing medication repackaging services of patient specific medications for both Acute and Long Term Care patients, including unit dose, and order fulfillment of inventory for multiple rural hospital pharmacies across the zone. The Pharmacy Assistant will work under limited supervision of the Operations Manager, and under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Assistant performs various medication related duties including: ability to accept clear direction on workflow process required from Regulated Professionals, repackaging medications with automated and manual equipment, preparation of medications for repackaging processes, attention to detailed requirements for quality and safe work, refilling of medications for automated packager, receiving and putting away orders, ability to work with computer software and technology, adhering to process requiring medications be final checked by Regulated Professionals, understanding inventory turnover to reduce outdated medications, ability to manage time and prioritize work for time sensitive tasks, trouble-shooting unexpected interruptions in a timely manner, ability to work independently once position specific training is completed, and a demonstration of reliability required of essential work in healthcare. This specific position has the opportunity to participate in cross coverage of both departments related to pharmacy services. Performs other duties deemed necessary. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume with your application.
Description:
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for the packaging, distributing, shipping medications and the management and replenishment of medication inventory levels under the general supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
- Classification: Pharmacy Assistant
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services
- Primary Location: Barrhead Healthcare Ctr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 10-APR-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 20-APR-2024
- Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $22.55
- Maximum Salary: $25.90
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications: Recent hospital pharmacy experience with working knowledge of Pharmacy terms and medication names. Experience with automated repackaging equipment. Retail pharmacy experience and/or graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Assistant program acceptable to the employer. Knowledge of EPIC Pharmacy modules. Experience with Windows-based computer software. Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of pharmaceuticals to minimize outdated medications. Must be willing to take direction and apply instruction given to complete tasks as assigned in both a safe and effective manner. Must be fluent in the English language (written and verbal). Must be able to type (40 words per minute desired). Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Good organizational, problem solving and decision-making ability. Must display tact, courtesy, discretion, and respect confidentiality. Must be accurate, reliable, able to demonstrate effective service attitude, and self-motivated. Must be able to work both independently and co-operatively in a team environment. Must be able to adapt to new technologies and changing workflow patterns. Familiarity with operation of various office equipment. Must be in good physical condition as majority of shift involves: typing, static positions, heavy lifting, standing, crouching, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications: FastPak Elite experience is an asset. EPIC trained experience is an asset. Order fulfillment in a Pharmacy Distribution Center Environment.
