Pharmacy Assistant- Pharmacy- Temporary Part Time (2)

Job summary

Dispense, prepare, label, and deliver medications, including sterile products, while following departmental procedures and professional standards. Maintain inventory and ward stock, document work, support medication history collection, and keep pharmacy work areas clean and organized.

Job details

Duties Perform all dispensing functions as per departmental procedures and NAPRA Standards. Replenish ADM and use the Pneumatic Tube for distribution. Function as Pharmacy Courier as required for standard delivery times. Supply “pass” medications. Carry out changes as per daily census (transfers, discharges). Prepare daily cartfill medications Obtain and enter into Hospital Information System patients’ Best Possible Mediation History by interviewing patient/family, contacting pharmacies and reviewing medical records. Complete all associated documentation/workload stats. Supply ward stock and required medications as per established procedures. Prepare and deliver all sterile products according to CSHP and departmental standards including I.V. admixtures, TPN solutions, chemotherapeutic solutions, parenteral syringes and any other sterile products as required. Complete all associated labeling, documentation and workload statistics. Inventory control by maintaining adequate level of stock and an accurate count at all times. Supply all nursing units with ward stocks of Narcotic and Controlled drugs according to department procedures using ADM. Maintain an adequate level of crash cart supplies throughout the hospital. Place purchase orders and arrange return of expired pharmaceuticals. Receive barcode and scan pharmaceuticals according to departmental/hospital procedures. Perform the above duties adhering to the Pharmacy Drug Budget. Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner and keep area well supplied with all dispensing/manufacturing aids. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Pursuing a path towards licensed Pharmacy Technician either from an accredited college program or OCP bridging. Skill Mathematical computation skills required for pharmacy practice. Attention to detail to ensure accurate dispensing of medications and entering orders. Writing skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages both for detailed analytical reports and executive summaries. Verbal communication skills including the ability to relate well with others and ability to adapt style as needed. Organizational and prioritization skills Ability Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts. Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s mission and values statement and The Employee Standards of Performance Operating knowledge of computers, printers, fax machine, including knowledge of pharmaceutical related software. Familiarity with the proper operation of laminar flow hood, analytical balance, syringe pumps, packaging equipment and other equipment used in drug distribution. NOTE: Internal applicants, if providing a hardcopy, please complete OPSEU internal application form Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

What you’ll do

Dispense, prepare, label, and deliver medications, including sterile products, while following departmental procedures and professional standards. Maintain inventory and ward stock, document work, support medication history collection, and keep pharmacy work areas clean and organized.

Requirements

The candidate must be pursuing a path toward becoming a licensed Pharmacy Technician through an accredited college program or OCP bridging. They should have pharmacy-related mathematical, communication, organizational, and computer skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with pharmacy equipment and maintaining professional working relationships.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Medication Dispensing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medication Dispensing
• Medication Replenishment
• Medication Delivery
• Medication History Collection
• Sterile Product Preparation
• Inventory Control
• Narcotic and Controlled Drug Handling
• Pharmaceutical Purchasing
• Barcode Scanning
• Mathematical Computation
• Attention to Detail
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organization and Prioritization
• Computer Operation
• Pharmacy Equipment Operation

Job areas

• Healthcare

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