Pharmacy Assistant

Bayshore HealthCare; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to support licensed pharmacists in a busy pharmacy setting. This role involves processing prescription refills, managing patient scheduling, and preparing medications for delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Pharmacy Assistant Certificate and experience in a community or specialty pharmacy. Join a team committed to providing high-quality care and support in a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient health and safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about pharmacy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred Pharmacy Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution.
• Experience in community or specialty pharmacy settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with prescription processing and patient scheduling.
• Maintain inventory levels and document pharmacy records appropriately.
• Prepare medications and assist with billing and insurance claims.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Certificate/Diploma

Tools

Kroll Software

Job description

About the Role
Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the assistant works under the guidance of the Pharmacist to process prescription refills, perform ODB and private third party billing, interact with Patient Assistant Programs, prepare infusion clinic meds, home delivery medication, patient scheduling and programming infusion pumps with infusion supplies requirements. The assistant may also be required to assist with preparing medications and monitor inventory.

Location: 233 Alden Road, Markham, ON, L3R 3W6

Shift: Rotating schedule, 8 hours per day 5 days a week. Shifts ranging from 7am to 9pm, including weekends and public holidays.

A Day in the Life
• Assist the pharmacist in maintaining federal, provincial, and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps).
• Schedule patients for repeat medications.
• Perform prescription data entry to track drug lot numbers as required.
• Assist the pharmacist in preparing required infusion supplies for delivery of medication.
• Assist the pharmacist in programming pumps and infusion devices for medication delivery.
• Assist the pharmacist in entering prescriptions into the prescription software (Kroll), and filling/billing such prescriptions.
• Assist the pharmacist in filling refill medications through the prescription software (Kroll).
• Communicate with patients regarding their third-party insurance provider, or ODB, to resolve billing issues.
• Communicate with patients’ third-party plans, or ODB, to troubleshoot rejected claims.
• Assist the pharmacist in preparing compounding sheets for the preparation of medication.
• Assist the pharmacists in the preparation and labeling of medications as allowed by law.
• Appropriate assembly of drugs and supplies by matching codes and quantities from the compounding document.
• Correct labeling of product.
• Ensure compounding product gets matched to the right delivery just prior to shipping.
• Assist the pharmacist in maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Order, receive and store medications and supplies in appropriate environments.
• Perform physical inventories according to (P&Ps).
• Maintain pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records.
• Communicate appropriately with all members of the healthcare team.
• Document appropriately according to P&Ps, all activities using required paperwork (logs).
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, education programs, and department/branch meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team
• Pharmacy Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience in a busy community pharmacy setting or specialty pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Organized and disciplined; strong computer skills.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements.

Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.