Pharmacy Assistant

4 days ago

Aurora, Canada SVP Full time

**Job description**:
Summit Veterinary Pharmacy is currently looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to fill one full-time vacancy in our busy Custom Compounds Department team.

Located in Aurora, Ontario, Summit has been supplying prescription compounded medications to veterinary clinics across Canada for over 20 years. Our mission is to set the standard for excellence in veterinary compounding; enabling veterinarians to fulfill their commitment to their clients' health and well-being.

**Principle Responsibilities**:

- Compare the prescription’s accuracy with the hard copy.
- Compare the calculated label with the hard copy for accuracy.
- Compound prescriptions in their designated area (Chewable Treats, Small Suspensions - Powders, Custom Capsules, TDG, Hazardous) as per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Safely operate all equipment in the area, ensuring all SOPs are followed.
- Weigh all prescription ingredients using the analytical scale.
- Prep the required ingredients for each compound.
- Perform manual written calculations using the correct formula in the absence of a calculation label.
- Perform weight validations as required to validate the accuracy of compounding.
- Package the finished compound appropriately, ensuring it is clean and pharmaceutically elegant.
- Label the compounded preparation [Rx label, cautionary labels and auxiliary label(s)].
- Maintain an adequate stock of supplies.
- Complete the daily area checklist and maintain the general cleanliness of the area.
- Ensure all items are replenished as required.
- Determine the fill weights of all new lot products and record on the s drive/update capsule calculator/chart
- Record expired/failed drugs in the Drug Destruction Log and dispose of them accordingly.
- Assist in other areas during slow periods as outlined by your Manager or Senior Manager.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Basic mathematical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Able to prioritize and maintain good time management skills
- Willingness to learn and work in a constantly changing environment
- Attention to detail
- Effective communicator
- Able to handle stress

**Educational Requirements**:

- High school diploma or equivalent

**Schedule**:

- Monday to Friday - Approximately 40 hours per week
- Morning Shift : 7:00am to 3:30pm

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aurora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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