Calea Ltd Hiring for Pharmacy Assistant (Administrative Position) – Full Time Job at Mississauga Full Time

We are a community partner and licensed Pharmacy, providing expert solutions and support resources to healthcare professionals, hospitals, patients and their caregivers, and home care programs across the country. Calea supports patient care provided by several of Ontario’s largest Local Health Integration Networks’ (LHINs) Home and Community Care services. Our customers also include Regional Health Authorities.

Our people, experience, systems, and facilities make us a trusted partner in delivering innovative, cost-effective, patient-focused care that preserves independence and enhances quality of life. With over 280 employees and pharmacy locations in four provinces, Calea is committed to continually advancing the delivery of safe, high-quality community care. Join a team that makes a difference! Come grow with us!

We are currently seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to work at our Mississauga location (2785 Skymark Avenue)

Must be available to work rotating shifts inclusive of evenings, weekends and holidays.

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for all administrative duties related to the scheduling and dispensing of medications. The Pharmacy Assistant communicates with doctors, nurses, homecare and patients to ensure adequate quantities of medication are dispensed at the times necessary for continued patient care. The Pharmacy Assistant coordinates relevant information with the customer service, shipping, warehouse and finance departments regarding medication dispensing and appropriate billing.

• Responsible for dispensing all oral medications.
• Responsible for calling patients to set up medication delivery times.
• Responsible for making all calls to doctors to acquire reorders on medications (I.V. or orals).
• Responsible for answering all pharmacy telephone calls. The Pharmacy Assistant deals with calls within their scope of knowledge and only transfers those calls to the pharmacists when it requires their expertise.
• Responsible for receiving and signing out narcotic drugs with the pharmacists.
• Schedules production for all I.V. medication.
• Responsible for setting up patient payment options for medications.
• Responsible for programming CADD pumps.
• Monitors EDI and Fax for the receipt of priority orders.
• Assists pharmacists and other pharmacy staff in identifying orders that pose “geographic challenges” to delivery.
• Monitors relevant screens in Monarch to confirm the status of progress of orders in the pharmacy of department.
• Investigates and intervenes in situations that may lead to potential late deliveries.
• Liaise with operations (i.e. warehouse and shipping) to expedite high priority deliveries.
• Perform resubmission of online rejected claims throughout the day

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pharmacy Assistant Certificate and relevant pharmacy experience
• Pharmacy Technician certification from OCP an asset
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple demands made simultaneously under short time constraints
• Able to work individually or in a group setting
• Flexible and adaptable to changes of responsibility reflective of the business needs

The company is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities. Fresenius Kabi Canada & Calea Ltd. is dedicated to breaking down barriers to accessibility, preventing new barriers from arising and to meeting the accessibility requirements prescribed by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time, please contact us.