Compounding Pharmacy Assistant Jobs in Kitchener, ON

       Adheres to quality control procedures as indicated in Bayshore Policies to meet ISO standards.

       Accurately maintains all legally required records as outlined by Bayshore Policy and Procedure (P&P) and accreditation standards (Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), Bureau Veritas (ISO)).

       Maintains pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records and prescription hardcopy.

       Follows established procedures for obtaining medication, and supplies ensuring adequate inventory levels of medications, infusion solutions, and supplies.

       Works cohesively with other Bayshore team members including Customer Service Representatives, Pharmacy Assistants, Registered Pharmacy Technicians, Registered Pharmacists, Warehouse Technicians, Logistics Coordinators, Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians, Medical Device Management Coordinators, Nurse Clinical Consultants, and Contracts Coordinators.

       Monitors selected measures of individual performance as it relates to departmental performance standards and reports results as requested.

       Participates in Performance Improvement activities and continuous professional development as required.

       Attends and participates in departmental and business meetings as scheduled.

       Assists in orientation and training of new employees.

       Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

       Pharmacy Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is an asset.

       Experience in sterile compounding or equivalent work experience is an asset.

       Experience in a busy community pharmacy setting or hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.

Language Skills

       Ability to read, analyze, interpret technical procedures and government regulations.

       Ability to write correspondence to members of individual patient care team and documentation for patient chart.

       Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers/supervisors, patients/caregivers, nurses, prescribers, and other members of the patient care team.

Mathematical Skills

       Must be able to perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations as related to sterile compounding.

       Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

       Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to interpret graphs.

       Ability to solve word problems and algebraic equations.

Reasoning Ability

       Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

       Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

       Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or visual form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

       Current CPR certification is an asset.

Other Skills and Abilities

       Proficient with basic computer programs (Microsoft Office).

       Experience with Kroll is an asset.

Physical Demands

       The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

       The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

       The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to type on a keyboard, operate a telephone, and program infusion equipment.

       Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, night vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

       Lifting required as per employee capacity; employee must notify Supervisor regarding any health issues that may affect ability to lift.

Work Environment

       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.

       The employee occasionally works near moving parts.

       The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.