Pharmacy Assistant

Detailed Overview

Assists the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians by measuring, packaging, compounding and distributing various drugs and medication; maintains related records, stock levels and performs various clerical duties, as assigned. Responsibilities Counts or measures and fills medication containers or unit dose packages; compounds medications such as lotions, ointments and creams for inspection; distributes checked and/or verified medications to patient care units, as required or directed. Pre-packages oral, liquid, topical and mini-bag with integrated vial assembly medications into unit-of-use format and maintains related records. Delivers ward supplies and other stock requirements; maintains inventory and wardstock levels; fills wardstock and narcotic requisitions; distributes medications and maintains relevant inventory, wardstock and inventory records. Identifies beyond use dated drugs to be returned and/or destroyed by checking stock for expiry dates. Maintains department work areas by ensuring tidiness and order; stocks pharmaceuticals, labels, containers and glassware in accordance with established procedures and standards. Performs clerical duties such as typing, answering the phone, filing and maintaining records of drug and medication use and costs. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course, plus one year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Ability to deal with others effectively Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position Ability to type Ability to organize work Ability to operate related equipment

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