Doctor In Pharmacy Jobs in Vaughan, ON (NOW HIRING)

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician will assist with tasks within their full scope of practice to ensure smooth operations of the pharmacy. 

       Assist the pharmacist in maintaining federal, provincial, and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) and practices to their full professional scope

       Assist the pharmacist in entering prescriptions into the prescription software (Kroll), and filling/billing such prescriptions

       Schedule patients for repeat medications

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

       Assist the pharmacist in preparing compounding sheets for the preparation of medication

       Assists the pharmacist in programming infusion pumps for medication delivery and preparing other devices

       Assist the pharmacists in the preparation and labeling of medications as allowed by law. 

       Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions as permitted by provincial pharmacy college regulations from prescribers ensuring prescription completeness; and provide prescription transfers

       Package and dispense prescription medications after a pharmacist has confirmed clinical appropriateness of therapy including:

o   confirming accuracy, completeness and final check of compounded sterile products & prepared prescriptions prepared for release (i.e. correct patient, drug dosage form/route, dose, doctor, etc.)

o   Perform a quality assessment on the prescription or compounded sterile product, including but not limited to the absence of particulate matter and container integrity

o   Ensures prescriptions and/or compounding products are matched to the right delivery just prior to shipping

       Assists the pharmacist in maintaining accurate and appropriate inventory levels including reviewing expiry dates and proper stock rotation

       Follows established procedures for drug and supply procurement and maintains appropriate and accurate inventory levels and preferred product selection of drugs, solutions, and supplies

       Performs physical inventories and cycle counts according to (P&Ps)

       Understands the pharmacy operation which may require performing other duties as assigned.

       Report adverse events per Policies and Procedures

       Liaise collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to patient support program personnel, clinic and nursing staff, scheduling team

       Contributes to maintaining a clean and tidy work environment

       Understands the pharmacy operation which may require performing other duties as assigned

       Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, education programs and department/branch meetings.

       To perform this job successfully, as an individual, one must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

       Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Training

       Pharmacy Technician Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is required

       Licensed and in good standing with Provincial College of Pharmacist

Experience

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

Other Skills and Abilities

       Strong organizational skills

       Strong computer skills (word processing, database and spreadsheet programs etc)

       Strong attention to detail within a fast-paced environment

       Experience with Kroll computer software

       Strong communication skills via phone/email and in person

       Ability to multitask and work well in a team environment

       Motivated, self-disciplined, and able to work independently

Strong attention to detail