Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Pharmacy Assistant, under the direct supervision of Staff Pharmacists, measures, manufactures, compounds packages and distributes drugs and medications; maintains related records and ensures adequate levels of stock are on hand.

 

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist prepares injectable chemotherapy agents as per written policies and procedures utilizing aseptic technique.              
2. Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist compounds and prepares medications and other pharmaceutical supplies to fill prescriptions issued from oncologists and other qualified physicians as per written policies and procedures.
3. Prepares computerized prescription labels for sterile injectables and oral medications.
4. Prepares requisitions for supplies for the laminar flow hood room and regular dispensary supplies according to a pre-established replacement level for Chief Pharmacist’s authorization.
5. Maintains associated inventory records.
6. Ensures the safe disposal of used dispensary supplies and unused portions of chemotherapy preparations in accordance with established procedures and policies.
7. Performs related clerical duties such as typing, answering telephones and filing.
8. As directed, telephones pharmaceutical companies and places authorized drug purchase orders according to established guidelines.    
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
   
   

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course plus two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

    
Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to type
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

 

** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee, entitlement or an employee benefit after receiving a full time job offer with PHSA**