Pharmacy Assistant IIA - Ridge Meadows Hospital (Vancouver)

Pharmacy Assistant IIA - Ridge Meadows Hospital (Vancouver)

12 Sep
|
Fraser Health
|
Vancouver

12 Sep

Fraser Health

Vancouver

The salary range for this position is CAD $33.85 - $33.85 / hour 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 patients, residents and clients committed to investing in your professional development in building an environment where you can advance your career. We currently have an exciting Relief Part Time opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Ridge Meadows Hospital l located in Maple Ridge, BC . 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.

Market-competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage. From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life‑saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. 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. Assists in the distribution of patient‑specific and non‑patient‑specific medications to patient care units as directed and maintains appropriate records. # operates pharmacy compounding,



packaging and automated machinery within a Pharmacy Production Centre and maintains, and supports the local automated dispensing cabinet system. # Repackages medications into unit‑of‑use format using high‑capacity packaging and distribution automation and machinery within a Pharmacy Production Centre.

Maintains, and trouble‑shoots settings within the automated dispensing cabinet to ensure accuracy and completeness, and analyses reports to monitor system security. # Performs a validation of the accuracy of wardstock medications selected by other pharmacy staff in accordance to established policies and procedures. Maintains accurate records of medication selection accuracy and the results of quality assurance reviews. # Maintains pharmacy department inventory and wardstock quantities for non‑controlled and controlled medications. Distributes and maintains relevant inventory, transfer and wardstock delivery records. # Stocks pharmaceuticals, labels, containers and glassware in accordance with established procedures and standards. # Performs related clerical duties such as answering telephone, filing and maintaining medication and prescription records. # Education, Training and Experience Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force.

📌 Pharmacy Assistant IIA - Ridge Meadows Hospital (Vancouver)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Vancouver

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