Job Description

Company Overview

Roulston's Pharmacies are a group of community pharmacies located in Norfolk and Oxford Counties. We have 5 stores located in Simcoe, Port Dover, Delhi and Tillsonburg. We are an independent pharmacy group supported by PharmaChoice Canada. Roulston's is innovative in our approach to the provision of pharmacy services focusing on clinical services across many specialties including diabetes, heart health, compounding, smoking cessation, pain management, medical cannabis, natural therapies and medication management. We have a team of highly skilled auxiliary staff including multiple Pharmacists, Registered Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses and Pharmacy Assistants. In addition to our retail community pharmacy services we also service several long-term care, retirement and group homes that are supported by a team of clinical and consultant pharmacists.

Our Compounding Team works in our Simcoe Wellness Centre location. This role is a full time role working alongside compounding pharmacists and compounding pharmacy assistants. We estimate full time hours focusing on Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm but may be asked to help with retail dispensary shifts in the evening until 8pm or on weekends occasionally.

Summary

As a Compounding Pharmacy Technician at Roulston's Pharmacy, you will play a vital role in supporting our pharmacists and ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care. This position is essential for maintaining our commitment to quality service and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Primary

Enter new or refill prescriptions for compounds into Kroll while ensuring accurate billing and generating a Mixture Instruction Sheet Call patients to clarify missing patient information including drug plan information and allergies Flag new compounds for the compounding pharmacist to clinically verify and counsel patients Call patients to discuss copays, get approvals on compounding prescriptions, or to update patients on the status of their prescription Check ingredients, calculations, expiry dates, and mixture instructions for each compound in the compounding lab Perform the technical check on the completed compound in Kroll Workflow Bring finished product to dispensary clerks and ensure delivery sheets and auxiliary labels are attached to compounded prescriptions Assist pharmacist with pack stat calculations on lot # changes in capsule formulations; update master formulation with new info on pack stats Review and update all risk assessments yearly Removal of outdated master formulations from Kroll (more than 3 years since last used) Annual updates of all master formulations focusing on references being scanned and versions updated Annual review of SDS sheets Inventory expiry check in compounding lab; expired product removed and documented and pharmacist discussion on reordering Completion of audits within 24 hours of receiving them

Secondary

Back up to Compounding Assistant shifts in the lab on days they are absent Compound prescriptions in the lab when required due to staffing issues Order inventory when required Back up to Registered Pharmacy Technician in retail dispensary

Requirements

Superior oral and written communication skills Strong math skills for pharmaceutical calculations Commitment to high professional ethical standards and integrity Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with pharmacists, assistants, patients and other health care professionals in problem solving High level of skill in practicing within the expanded scope and excellent documentation skills Excellent critical thinking skills and research skills Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives through healthcare, we invite you to apply for the Compounding Registered Pharmacy Technician position at Roulston's Pharmacy today!

The hourly pay rate is negotiable, based on experience!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$31.75 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Store discount Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person