Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2022-57444j External

BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE

ZONE: Saint John

DEPARTMENT: Charlotte County Hospital Pharmacy

FACILITY: Charlotte County Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Casual

JOB TITLE: Pharmacy Assistant

CLASSIFICATION: Pharmacy Technician (Uncertified) (1043)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: CASUAL - Days, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $23.5374 to $25.2570 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 8% in lieu of vacation and stat holidays as per CUPE collective agreement article 6.08 (a))

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.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required

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 Terms of Employment:

COMPETENCIES:

Competencies identified by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) 2007

• Legal, Ethical and Professional Responsibilities
• Professional Collaboration and Teamwork
• Drug Distribution: Prescription and Patient Information
• Drug Distribution: Product Preparation
• Drug Distribution: Product Release
• Drug Distribution: System and Inventory Controls
• Communication and Education
• Management Knowledge and Skills
• Quality Assurance

Competencies identified Horizon Health Network:

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

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by October 26, 2022

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.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2022-57444j-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.