JOB PURPOSE

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for acquiring, preparing, and distributing medications and pharmaceutical products.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Recognized post-secondary Pharmacy Assistant training program and Pharmacy Assistant training or experience within the past 24 months or equivalent.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for:

• Recording and updating medication orders
• Preparing and labelling pharmaceutical products including sterile and oncology admixtures
• Packaging drugs for dispensing and preparing bulk solutions and other compounds
• Delivering drugs to patient care areas
• Controlling and maintaining pharmaceutical inventory
• Ordering and receiving pharmaceutical products and supplies

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's T erms of Employment

Domains and standards identified by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA), 2022. Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada.

• Providing Care
• Knowledge and Expertise
• Communication and Collaboration
• Leadership and Stewardship
• Professionalism

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

• Attention to Detail
• Patient/Client Orientation
• Communication
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Interested? Apply Today?

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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