Pharmacy Assistant IIA - Vancouver General Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health organization as a Pharmacy Assistant IIA. This full-time role at a prominent hospital offers the chance to impact patient well-being while working alongside esteemed professionals. You'll assist in medication dispensing, manage inventory, and ensure the accuracy of pharmaceutical care. The organization fosters professional development and values a collaborative environment, making it an exceptional place to grow your career. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Dynamic Work Environment

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course.
• Effective communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication dispensing and inventory control.
• Perform complex duties related to compounding sterile products.
• Maintain automated dispensing cabinet systems.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Typing Skills

Ability to Operate Equipment

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Grade 12

Pharmacy Assistant Course

Job description

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Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $31.90 - $31.90 / hour

Job Summary
Are you motivated to join a dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role? Are you interested in a career where you can make an impact on the well-being of others?

Get to know Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services:
We are a collaboration of four premier health employers—Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence, and Vancouver Coastal Health—and provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence for patients, residents, and clients. We are committed to investing in your professional development and building an environment where you can advance your career.

Position Highlights:
We currently have an exciting Full Time opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant IIA to join our team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, here’s why you should apply:

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast-growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields.
• Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand our ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. From financial advisors handling our healthcare resources, to IT professionals enabling life-saving data, to nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we build outstanding workplaces.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work.

Apply now to join our excellent team!

One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.

Detailed Overview
Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Pharmacy Services or designate, assists with medication dispensing by performing complex duties related to compounding sterile products as well as packaging, distributing, and inventory control. Monitors and maintains the local system for automated dispensing cabinets. Performs clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, counts, measures, and fills both patient-specific and non-patient-specific medication containers. Assists in the distribution of medications to patient care units and maintains appropriate records.
• Performs complex duties related to compounding sterile (hazardous and non-hazardous) products according to established procedures; operates pharmacy compounding, packaging, and automated machinery within a Pharmacy Production Centre; maintains and supports the local automated dispensing cabinet system.
• Repackages medications into unit-of-use format using high-capacity packaging and automation within a Pharmacy Production Centre. Maintains records of repackaging and compounding.
• Maintains and troubleshoots settings within the automated dispensing cabinet to ensure accuracy and completeness; analyzes reports to monitor system security.
• Maintains appropriate quantities of wardstock medications; performs validation of medication accuracy and maintains quality assurance records.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and wardstock quantities; distributes and maintains relevant records.
• Identifies outdated drugs for return or destruction by reviewing stock expiry dates.
• Maintains department work areas; stocks pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and glassware according to procedures and standards.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering phones, filing, and maintaining medication records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience
Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course or equivalent.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Typing skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. With over 48,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and respectful, equitable healthcare.

We are the heart of health care in the region, fostering an environment of respect, caring, and trust. Join us and discover why Fraser Health is an exceptional place to work.