Pharmacy Aide – PHARM 03-26

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a Pharmacy Aide to support medication inventory control and distribution within the hospital setting.

The position involves assisting with sterile compounding area decontamination, unit-dose packaging delegated by Pharmacist, and compliance with infection control policies. CUPE wage; full-time role based in Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or GED required.
• Current or past QUESS training for sterile compounding NAPRA standards.
• Knowledge of general Pharmacy department functions, operations and responsibilities an asset.
• One-year experience in Pharmacy practice setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, decision-making and group process.
• Familiar with pharmacy legislation and regulations an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supports hospital medication inventory control.
• Assists in hospital medication distribution.
• Responsible for decontamination of sterile compounding areas according to strict procedures and protocols.
• Must be delegated by the Pharmacist to perform unit-dose packaging of medications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.

Education

High school diploma or GED

QUESS sterile compounding training

Knowledge of Pharmacy dept functions

1 year Pharmacy experience (preferred)

Problem-solving & teamwork

Pharmacy legislation familiarity

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, the Pharmacy Aide monitors and maintains medication stock in the hospital monitors controlled substances throughout the hospital, completes disinfection and decontamination protocols for the sterile compounding facilities, receives and repackages stock, and assists with clerical activities as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or GED required.
• Current or past certification with QUESS training for compliance with sterile compounding NAPRA standards.
• Knowledge of general Pharmacy department functions, operations and responsibilities an asset.
• One-year experience in Pharmacy practice setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, decision-making and group process.
• Familiar with pharmacy legislation and regulations an asset.

Job Duties

• Supports hospital medication inventory control.
• Assists in hospital medication distribution.
• Responsible for decontamination of sterile compounding areas according to strict procedures and protocols.
• Must be delegated by the Pharmacist to perform unit-dose packaging of medications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.

Salary

$25.92 – $28.03; in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Closing Date

When filled.

Competition Number

PHARM 03-26

Submit Application To

Human Resources Recruitment
Box 909, Sioux Lookout, On P8T 1B4
[phone], Email: [e-mail], Fax: [phone]

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, we thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal opportunity employer and a scent‑free facility.