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Pharmacy Assistant Jobs in North York at Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Division: Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
Location: CATP North York
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Hours of Work : 40 hours per week
Reference No: 001-CATP-468
Come join our growing organization as a part of a high performing CARE team who are committed to changing the lives of people suffering from addiction!
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT CATC:
AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM – TOGETHER, WE CARE:
Compassion| Accountability | Respect | Excellence
Wellness – Benefits including Health, Dental and Paramedical coverage, Employment Assistance Program, Discounted GoodLife Fitness memberships, Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement and mental health.
Career Development – Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and Access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System.
Preparation for the Future – Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Recognition – Service Recognition Program
Professional Designation Dues/Fees and Liability Insurance
ABOUT THE POSITION:
We are seeking candidates who are compassionate, caring and who can understand the challenges our patients and their families face. As the ideal candidate you are a pharmacy assistant who is responsible for assisting the pharmacy team in the preparations of medications and supporting them with optimal patient care. Working within a busy pharmacy or clinical environment, you have excellent communication and time-management skills.
YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparing prescriptions for sign off by a pharmacy technician or pharmacist according to pharmacy workflow and procedures:
Receiving written prescriptions and inputting them into the computer system.
Resolving third-party billing issues.
Measuring, mixing, packaging, and labelling drugs.
Pre-packaging medications (e.g., methadone, unit-dose medications).
Assist the dispensing pharmacist in the safe and effective delivery of medication, including:
Ensuring prescriptions are only provided to patients once the therapeutic check by a pharmacist has been performed
Communicating with clients and physicians as needed
Answering telephones and taking messages
Receiving and sending electronic or fax communications, and general filing
Data entry and billing of prescriptions using Kroll Pharmacy Software ensuring that required documentation is complete, including third-party billing restrictions, co-payment management, and coordination of benefits
Assist with the management and reconciliation of inventory
Other duties as assigned by the Designated Manager or dispensing pharmacist(s)
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:
Completion of a Pharmacy Assistant College diploma and/or equivalent of a minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
Experience using Kroll Pharmacy Software
Provision of a recent and acceptable Criminal Reference Check.
Proficiency in using Microsoft platform, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Demonstrated patient-centered pharmacy practice skills.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At the Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, we strive to be leaders in the industry by creating access to best-in-class treatment to the communities that we serve. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals living with the devastating effects of drug addiction. We apply a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach and strive to provide quality of care and patient experience, while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free care environment. Each of our clinics offers integrated medical and pharmacy services specifically designed to engage patients in a manner that promotes the development of a strong therapeutic relationship between the patient and his/her CARE team.
Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Title: Pharmacy Assistant
Company: Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Location: North York
