Job Description
Pharmacy Assistant
Temporary Call-In
Location: Happy Valley - Goose Bay, NL
Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to assist in performing technical duties in the Pharmacy Department.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from high school or equivalent;
" Completion of a certificate program in a related discipline and having up to two years related experience;
" Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment;
" Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills;
" Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize;
" A skills test may be administered;
" A satisfactory record of work performance is required;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):
" Assisting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage, and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long-term care clients;
" Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician: Assist in dispensing pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping. Process new prescription information and refill requests, including associated on-line adjudication and/or manual billings;
" Responsibilities in inventory maintenance and receiving; repackaging medications for ward stock and nursing home format; third party billing; data collection and reporting; clerical duties;
" Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and to distinguish routine functions with those requiring professional judgment;
" Perform other related duties as required.
Salary:
" CG-26 of the NAPE HS salary scales $24.06 to $26.63 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Hours of Work:
" Variable Shifts.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2023000619N
