Pharmacy Assistant

at  SickKids

ABOUT SICKKIDS

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are currently looking for a Retail Pharmacy Assistant to join our full-service Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy at SickKids. Our location is owned and operated by the hospital and will offer unique experiences and professional growth.
If you are looking to work in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding work environment, this is your chance to join a leading organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world!

• Work on a dynamic team of over 15 people in the pharmacy daily, this allows you to focus on specific tasks to encourage a safe and effective working environment
• Ensures any patient inquiries regarding prescription and non-prescription medications, medical conditions, medical devices, and any other health related topic be referred to a pharmacist
• Process, check and correct third party billings of prescriptions as required at both the point of entry and filling of the prescription, including Special Access medication and other unique medication programs offered by Sick Kids.
• once trained, learn and perform non-sterile compounding techniques inline with the NAPRA standards
• Call doctors, pharmacies and manufacturers to obtain information/product as required.
• Process all phone requests in a timely manner.
• Comply with Federal and Provincial regulations governing the practice of Pharmacy and with all Occupational Health & Safety requirements
• Assist patients and families in resolving issues with insurance companies and Ontario Drug Benefit (OHIP+) with regard to coverage of various medications.