Intake Pharmacy Assistant

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager, the Intake Pharmacy Assistant works under the guidance of the Pharmacist on duty to:

• Process new and refill prescriptions
• Assist with refill scheduling
• Program infusion pumps
• Assist with infusion supplies requirements
  
  

The Intake Pharmacy Assistant may also help prepare medications, complete sterile compounding of medication, maintain the compounding area and equipment, and monitor inventory as appropriate.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in maintaining federal, provincial, and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps)
• Schedule patients for repeat medications
• Perform prescription data entry to track drug lot numbers as required
• Assist the pharmacist in preparing required infusion supplies for delivery of medication
• Assist the pharmacist in programming pumps and infusion devices for medication delivery
• Assist the pharmacist in entering prescriptions into the prescription software (Kroll), and filling/billing such prescriptions
• Assist the pharmacist in filling refill medications through the prescription software (Kroll)
• Assist the pharmacist in preparing compounding sheets for the preparation of medication
• Assist the pharmacist in the preparation and labeling of medications as allowed by law
• Maintain pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records
• Clean work areas routinely in accordance with policies and procedures
• Communicate appropriately with all members of the healthcare team
• Document appropriately according to P&Ps, all activities using required paperwork (logs)
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, education programs, and department/branch meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Certificates, and Experience

• University degree or diploma in a related discipline plus relevant experience
• Pharmacy Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is preferred
• Under no circumstances may a pharmacy assistant mix medications or provide service without a licensed pharmacist present
• Current CPR certification required if involved with direct patient care
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
• Ability to understand basic medical terminology
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• 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
• Must be able to perform basic algebraic calculations
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• [You may want to list specific licenses or registrations here if applicable]
  
  

Other Skills And Abilities

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience providing detailed reports using MS Excel and internal forms
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to mix drugs, use computer and other equipment, and reach with hands and arms
• Vision requirements include close vision, colour 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

• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles while performing duties
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Occasionally works near moving parts
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  
  

Primary Location

ON-Kitchener