Job Description

Job Post for Pharmacy Lab Assistant

We are seeking a part-time Pharmacy Compounding Lab Assistant to support the preparation of customized medications under the supervision of a pharmacist or lab technician. The successful candidate will help ensure all compounded products are prepared accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards and patient safety requirements.

Our organization is a team of professional individuals, each doing their best to make a difference to our patient's health and well-being, and focusing on growth and innovation within the industry.

This job is for YOU, if you have

:

Willingness to learn

- using a mix of training protocols and hands on mentorship you'll learn how to prepare customized medication for patients, including the compounding steps from each formula, the chemistry of mixing different ingredients, stability of each product in the change of temperature and pH etc.

Ability to work in a lab

that requires a high standard of cleanliness and protocol to follow

Openness

to getting the job done and helping your team in a dynamic retail environment.
Lab Assistant's Job Responsibility:

Package and label all compounded medications Calibrate and clean all compounding equipment to ensure they are well-maintained Clean all compounding tools after each preparation Keep all compounding area and rooms tidy and clean daily Maintain documentation requirements for all compounded medicine Scan all documentations used in the formulations of all compounds Monitor and record the environmental conditions of the compounding laboratory and all refrigerators and freezers Improve and discuss formulation with Lead Pharmacist to find the most efficient way of compounding Perform necessary quality control tests Record actual yields and calculate percent yields for all compounds possible Perform risk assessment and mitigation for drugs under the NIOSH list Prepare simple compound formulations under the direct supervision of a lab technician Work together with Compounding Pharmacist to ensure compounded medicine is made in the highest quality and safety Manage and control inventory (i.e. receiving, ordering, monitoring etc) Complete tasks assigned by the Pharmacist-in-charge and/or Compounding Pharmacist Assist in answering phone calls if Pharmacist or Pharmacy Assistant is busy or whenever necessary
Demonstrates the skills and ability in:

Time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task Excellent communication skills and computer knowledge Attention to details Handling multiple demands made simultaneously under short time constraints Flexibility and adaptability to meet the requirements of our evolving business Produce compounded medication in effectively and accurately Team building and engagement Review and control costs Attend required and voluntary continuing education workshops as needed Provide friendly, positive and pro-active interaction with all internal and external customers whenever necessary Ensure pharmacy complies with all legal requirements (Federal & Provincial) and Company's policies and procedures Ensure all ethical and pharmaceutical care models are practiced
Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate Superior interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Computer proficiency Strong time management and organization skills Desire to grow and learn Experience in compounding is an asset
Job Type

Part-time
Salary

$17.60 - 22.50 per hour
Experience

Hands-on work experience: 1 year (preferred)
Location

Scarborough, ON
License

Not required
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

Work Location: In person