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BC Cancer Agency is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities.
Pharmacy Assistant
Reference # 18589
Temporary Full Time (Until Feb 2013)
Wage: $22.95 per hour
Surrey, BC
The Pharmacy Assistant, under the direct supervision of Staff Pharmacists, measures, manufactures, compounds packages and distributes drugs and medications; maintains related records and ensures adequate levels of stock are on hand.
Example of Duties:
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist prepares injectable chemotherapy agents as per written policies and procedures utilizing aseptic technique.
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist compounds and prepares medications and other pharmaceutical supplies to fill prescriptions issued from oncologists and other qualified physicians as per written policies and procedures.
- Prepares computerized prescription labels for sterile injectables and oral medications.
- Prepares requisitions for supplies for the laminar flow hood room and regular dispensary supplies according to a pre-established replacement level for Chief Pharmacist’s authorization.
- Maintains associated inventory records.
- Ensures the safe disposal of used dispensary supplies and unused portions of chemotherapy preparations in accordance with established procedures and policies.
Qualifications
Education, Training & Experience
Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Technician course plus two (2) year’s recent related pharmacy experience in an acute/hospital environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of professional staff and the public.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to type.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
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