Pharmacy Assistant

As a Pharmacy Assistant you are responsible for assisting the Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians in completing the following daily tasks and activities

Job Activities : the activities listed below are subject to change.

• Assist in the compounding of medications according to the formula provided by the Pharmacist and weigh and process ingredients correctly following provided formula worksheet specifications.
• Weigh and measure suitable capsules according to Quality Assurance & Control measures
• Count, Package and label prepared compounds in suitable dispensing tool, as directed by Pharmacists
• Place and confirm that "beyond use date" on patient's product label is correct.
• Make outgoing calls to schedule medication deliveries, mailings & obtain proper billing and demographic information and to up patient history information.
• Execute, as directed, quality assurance procedures on assigned randomly sampled scripts and document results following standards.
• Accept prescriptions for filing, gathering, and processing necessary information.
• As directed, perform daily cleaning and log maintenance in accordance to established policy.
• Assist in maintaining proper calibration of all equipment, including freezer / fridge temperatures and weights on scales at workstation.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all staff, suppliers, and clients.
• Attend staff meetings and safety meetings, as requested.
• Attend applicable workshops and other learning opportunities to strengthen knowledge and promote professional growth in this role.
• Adhere to company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to improvement of company processes and standards.
• Other duties or special projects, as assigned.

Skills, Education and Experience : The following lists the minimum or desired skills, education and experience required for the role of Pharmacy Assistant :

Physical Requirements :

Benefits :