Pharmacy Assistant

Baxter Corporation CAN; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Mississauga is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team. This role involves picking and preparing components for cleanroom processes while collaborating with pharmacists and the quality team to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a focus on good manufacturing practices. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing or related experience required.
• Must demonstrate exceptional decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Pick raw materials for cleanroom compounding.
• Perform component sanitization.
• Assemble boxes and pack finished products for dispatch.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Pharmacy Technician Experience

Detailing

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy assistant/technician diploma

Tools

Pharmacy Software

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together we create a place where we are happy successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining liveswhere your purpose accelerates our mission.

Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for picking and preparing CIVA batch components for each of the active cleanroom(s). Perform component sanitization activities for all CIVA batches (I.E. antibiotics chemotherapy Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) and narcotics). Label and package CIVA finished products for dispatch. Collaborate with CIVA Supervisors Pharmacists and CIVA Quality team to ensure production workflow and compliance are met daily. In addition the incumbent will assist and perform other duties as required.

Essential Duties

• Pick raw materials for cleanroom compounding. Perform in-process checks to ensure 100% accuracy. Maintain communication with CIVA cleanrooms to ensure production flow is maintained at an optimal level.
• Perform component sanitization for all items entering the cleanroom(s) while ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Perform final inspection and label CIVA batch units. Maintain coordination with CIVA labelling coordinator and Pharmacists to ensure delivery times are met.
• Assembling boxes and packing finished products for dispatch. Manually load and transfer products between pharmacy areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education Level

Required :

High school diploma

Preferred :

Pharmacy assistant / technician diploma

Pursuing registration as a Pharmacy Technician () with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)

Successful completion of the PEBC evaluation exam or graduation from a CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program

Major Subjects / Specialties

Required :

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Preferred :

Aseptic technique knowledge

Type of Experience

Required :

Pharmaceutical manufacturing or related experience

Preferred :

Hospital pharmacy and / or retail pharmacy experience

Cleanroom experience

Years of Experience

Required :

1 2 years

Preferred :

2 years

Additional Skills / Special Training / Technical Skills

Required :

Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills

Must demonstrate exceptional decision making abilities

Excellent organizational skills

Must be able to work all shifts (mornings evenings weekends and holidays)

Strong attention to detail and work ethic

Strong leadership skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

Able to lift approximately 30 lbs. regularly throughout the day

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Able to stand for extended periods throughout the day

Strong computer skills

Must be able to follow and retain detailed standard operating procedures (SOP)

Excellent attendance and punctuality history

Must be able to show drive and a sense of urgency to achieving production deadlines

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability / handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Key Skills

Continuous Integration,LTC Pharmacy,Data Entry,Customer Service,Pharmacy Software,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Detailing,Pharmacy Technician Experience,Order Entry,Compounding Medications,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1