Cleanroom Assistant

Bayshore HealthCare; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare in Canada is seeking a Cleanroom Assistant under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support daily operations, assist in prescription preparation, perform sterile compounding, and maintain sterility in controlled areas.

You will handle labeling, inventory, batch documentation, and collaborate with pharmacists, technicians and nurses to ensure accurate dosing, regulatory compliance and high quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is an asset.
• Experience in sterile compounding or equivalent work experience is an asset.
• Experience in a busy community or hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sterile compounding including chemotherapy, TPN, narcotics and other medications.
• Maintains sterility and decontamination of controlled areas.
• Assists in preparation of prescriptions and maintains accurate dispensing records.
• Follows Bayshore and regulatory standards (NAPRA, OCP, ISO) for quality control and safety.
• Labels medications with required auxiliary labels and ensures accurate documentation.
• Collaborates with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and other staff to ensure workflow efficiency.

Skills

Pharmacy calculations

Sterile compounding

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Assistant certificate/diploma

Tools

Kroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Cleanroom Assistant performs assigned duties necessary to provide for the efficient daily operation of the pharmacy, providing quality products to home and community care patients. The Cleanroom Assistant will assist in the preparation of prescriptions, perform sterile compounding, maintain sterility and decontamination of controlled areas, and assist with tasks within scope to ensure smooth workflow in the pharmacy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs calculations to confirm prepared compounding instructions are accurately completed prior to initiating the sterile compounding process.
• Checks ingredients for container integrity, particulate matter, and discoloration prior to initiating the sterile compounding process.
• Compounds sterile non-hazardous and hazardous products including but not limited to: chemotherapy, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), narcotics and controlled drugs and other medications, following appropriate aseptic technique and visual verification requirements according to Bayshore Policies and Procedures (P&P) and the model standards for pharmacy compounding outlined by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) and adopted by the Ontario College of Pharmacists(OCP).
• Cleans work area(s) as required by established procedures.
• Affixes the correct prescription label and appropriate auxiliary labels (for example, refrigerate, light sensitive, multi dose, room temperature, etc.) on manufactured medication or final sterile compounded product for final check by regulated professional.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly housekeeping duties according to established procedures to maintain compliance with the model standards for pharmacy compounding outlined by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) and adopted by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) in the controlled areas.
• Ensures compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations, Bayshore Policies and Procedures (P&P) and accrediting body standards (Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), Bureau Veritas(ISO)).
• Adheres to quality control procedures as indicated in Bayshore Policies to meet ISO standards.
• Accurately maintains all legally required records as outlined by Bayshore Policy and Procedure (P&P) and accreditation standards (Ontario College of Pharmacists(OCP), Bureau Veritas(ISO)).
• Maintains pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records and prescription hardcopy.
• Follows established procedures for obtaining medication, and supplies ensuring adequate inventory levels of medications, infusion solutions, and supplies.
• Works cohesively with other Bayshore team members including Customer Service Representatives, Pharmacy Assistants, Registered Pharmacy Technicians, Registered Pharmacists, Warehouse Technicians, Logistics Coordinators, Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians, Medical Device Management Coordinators, Nurse Clinical Consultants, and Contracts Coordinators.
• Monitors selected measures of individual performance as it relates to departmental performance standards and reports results as requested.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities and continuous professional development as required.
• Attends and participates in departmental and business meetings as scheduled.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience

• Pharmacy Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is an asset.
• Experience in sterile compounding or equivalent work experience is an asset.
• Experience in a busy community pharmacy setting or hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret technical procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to write correspondence to members of individual patient care team and documentation for patient chart.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers/supervisors, patients/caregivers, nurses, prescribers, and other members of the patient care team.

Mathematical Skills

• Must be able to perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations as related to sterile compounding.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to interpret graphs.
• Ability to solve word problems and algebraic equations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or visual form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current CPR certification is an asset.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with basic computer programs (Microsoft Office).
• Experience with Kroll is an asset.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to type on a keyboard, operate a telephone, and program infusion equipment.
• Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, night vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting required as per employee capacity; employee must notify Supervisor regarding any health issues that may affect ability to lift.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee occasionally works near moving parts.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.