Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy

Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.Who you are:
You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
- What we are looking for:
As a member of the pharmacy team working collaboratively with the regulated Pharmacy Technicians and Clinical Pharmacists, you will provide safe and effective drug distribution services to Markham Stouffville Hospital, Reactivation Care Centre and Uxbridge Hospital.Under the direct supervision of pharmacy technician or pharmacist, the pharmacy assistant is responsible for the following:
Prepackaging medication Maintain packaging equipment as per required cleaning schedule Inventory management duties such as receiving orders and barcoding Transport medication from pharmacy to patient care areas as required.
- The expectation is to complete regulation requirements with Ontario College of Pharmacist during the contract term to become a licensed Pharmacy Technician.After successfully completing delegation from a regulated technician, the pharmacy assistant may perform the following duties under the direct supervision of a regulated technician:
Filling unit dose medication carts Preparing interim or first doses Compounding following a master formulation
- Pharmacy assistants may participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
- What you bring to the role:
- Completion of a recognized college level Pharmacy Technician program Proficient computer skills Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills coupled with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment Ability to work on projects as assignedDemonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus Sound independent work habits coupled with proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
- Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?JOB TYPE
Work Day:
Full Time
Employment type:
Permanent Job
Salary:
Negotiable
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimal experience:
Unspecified