Pharmacy Assistant

MediSystem Pharmacy; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MediSystem Pharmacy in Mississauga is hiring for an Evening Shift Pharmacy Technician to operate Pacmed packaging machines, fill medication trays by verifying DIN, description and quantity, and maintain accurate batch records.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with focus on accuracy, safety and customer service. Experience with Pacmed, Pacvision or similar is preferred; Pharmacy Technician Diploma is an asset.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Detail oriented with high accuracy in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience or exposure to pharmacy automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Pacmed machines for packaging medications.
• Fill medication trays by verifying DIN, description and quantity.
• Scan and prepare canisters, maintain batch tracking sheets.
• Perform daily machine cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Generate and review packaging reports using pharmacy software.
• Maintain organized workstation and assist with inventory where needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Tools

Pacmed machines

Pacvision system

Kroll Pharmacy software

Job description

Scanning medications pouches using Pac-vision.

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$16.10 - $22.10 / 16,10$ - 22,10$ (per hour / de l’heure)

About

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it is your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

About Us

MediSystem Pharmacy, a Shoppers Drug Mart Company, is an established specialty pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical pharmacy consulting services to long term care facilities across Canada. MediSystem services 40,000 residents in over 300 facilities and is proud to be 100% Canadian owned and operated.

MediSystem Pharmacy is committed to optimizing the health, wellness and safety of all residents that we service through the introduction of innovative technologies, continuing education, enhanced clinical services and seamless medication delivery.

Our company's CORE values reflect how we treat all residents, staff in the homes as well as our employees. We CARE about all Canadians, we believe in OWNERSHIP and accountability, RESPECT, and EXCELLENCE in the services we provide.

What you will do (Evening Shift 3pm-11:30pm)

• Operating Pacmed machines for packaging medications
• Accurately fill a medication tray by verifying DIN, description, and quantity
• Accurately fill a canister by scanning each medication bottle and following the SOP
• Pick and return medications back to shelves
• Changing paper and ink ribbon for pacmed machines
• Complete daily machine cleaning maintenance
• Package a batch, including regular monitoring to ensure accuracy of end product
• Maintain clean and organized workstation to reduce error and maximize efficiency
• Scanning medications pouches using Pac-vision.
• Generate facilities medications packaging report using Kroll - Pharmacy software
• Filling out all necessary facility information on batch tracking sheets
• Ensure batch tracking sheet is verified by Registered Pharmacy Technician before packaging.
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging
• Recognize liability on the outcomes of service provided
• Ensure organization of workstation and inventory shelves
• Maintain appropriate supplies and materials
• Some involvement in prescription information management
• Reallocating medications back to designated medications vials or pacmed canisters.

What You Will Need

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize work assignments
• Ability to adapt to change
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time
• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude

Preferred

• Exposure to Hospital or Long-Term Care Pharmacy
• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment
• Exposure to Pacmed, ATP or Automed Machines
• Good knowledge about medications
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college, but not required

This role requires employees to be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business' hours of operations, which include occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays.

Employees may be assigned to work across different departments within the pharmacy, and duties may be adjusted at any time based on operational needs and within the employee’s professional scope of practice. Flexibility in responsibilities is required to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered pharmacy services.

Employment Type

Full time

Type Of Role

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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