Pharmacy Assistant - Victoria, Canada - CareRx

CareRx

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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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.

Your Day to Day:

Ensuring accurate documentation of completed work as per policies and procedures
Preparing prescriptions (gathering data from nursing staff) to be filled via dispensary software
Processing, adjudicating, dispensing, and filling prescriptions
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 fastpaced environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multitasking
Strong time management and organizational skills
Hard work ethic
Motivation to learn and grow
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to quickly problemsolve 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 problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills

Application Process:

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._

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