Pharmacy Assistant

3 months ago

Victoria, Canada CareRx Full time

Job Details

Description

About CareRx

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have a place for you.

Position Summary:

As a  Pharmacy Assistant , you will report to the Pharmacy Management team. You will work alongside your professional team members and registered staff, directly supporting a group of LTC Homes and Retirement Communities.

The successful applicant will be assisting in maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice and work as an integral part of a diverse team under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacist.

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00/hour 

Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience for the role with CareRx.

This is an entry level position and a great opportunity to start a career in a new field No experience in Pharmacy is required, training will be provided.

Your Day to Day:

Receiving stock and putting away stock to drug shelves Efficiently count, measure, package and label prescriptions May be required to mix, reconstitute, or compound prescriptions under pharmacist’s supervision May be required to operate automated dispensing machine (PacMed) Prepare daily deliveries and weekly deliveries to care facilities and retirement homes Assist in maintaining and monitoring pharmacy inventory  Manage returns and expired products from nursing homes, include unpacking, sorting and disposal, at the same time keeping working space clean and tidy Organize and file prescriptions and other related clerical/administrative task Maintain supplies and consumables stock levels and order when required Assist with other pharmacy operations as required and within your scope Consult with members of the pharmacy management team when there are unresolved issues surrounding day to day work functions

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Post-Secondary education Pharmacy Assistant experience preferred but not required Experience in Long Term Care Pharmacy is a strong asset but not required  Experience in operating PacMed automated dispensing machine is a strong asset but not required Ability to work both in a team and independently in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail Ability to multi-tasking Strong time management and organizational skills Hard work ethic Motivation to learn and grow Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to quickly problem-solve while still maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and compliance with best practices 

Qualities for Success:

Ability to manage changing priorities Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team Customer service oriented Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong attention to detail Strong organizational and time-management skills

Application Process:

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity :

Motivations

Required

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks :

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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