Compounding Specialist - Jobs in Thorold

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Foundry Pharmacy, located in Thorold, Ontario, is looking for a Compounding Specialist to join the team. This is a full-time, on-site, permanent position, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This role will prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products in accordance with a master formula, NAPRA guidelines and USPlt;797 gt;, USPlt;795 gt;, USPlt;800 gt; standards. The incumbent will also support the Pharmacy Manager in day-to-day operations in tasks related to retail pharmacy, clinic orders and patient support programs. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESamp; ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCompounding Responsibilities:

• Compounding sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical preparation using aseptic technique and following standard operating procedures and NAPRA and USPlt;797 gt;, USPlt;795 gt;, USPlt;800 gt; standards
• Documenting details of the process when compounding in the sterile laboratory and maintaining records for the cleanroom facility.
• Accurately performing and verifying calculations related to the prescription formulation
• Submitting to regularly scheduled garbing and cleaning competency, glove fingertip, and media fill testings
• Maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting of all laboratory equipment, instruments, utensils, and work surfaces required for preparations
• Conducting air and surface sampling
• Maintaining product inventory, including completing inventory counts and checking expiry dates

Pharmacy Responsibilities:

• Entering patient data, including billing and patient care information
• Processing the new and refill prescriptions and working with adjudication third party billing, insurance
• Coordinating with appropriate patient support programs to resolve insurance queries and ensure timely delivery of compassionate doses to clinics
• Overseeing progress on resolution of outstanding insurance issues and collection of payments
• Answering telephones, emails, patient refill requests
• Ensuring accurate documentation and record keeping
• Maintaining prescription and OTC drug inventory, including completing inventory counts, checking expiry dates and placing orders
• Safeguarding confidential patient information at all times

Patient Support Program Responsibilities:

• Communicating with physicians’ offices and representatives to enrol clinics into the program
• Contacting patients to enrol into the program including confirmation of contact information, third party insurance, financial assistance requirements
• Coordinating delivery of prescriptions
• Maintaining inventory of program supplies
• Answering questions or concerns from physicians or patients as needed or referring to pharmacist when required

Clinic Orderamp; Verification Responsibilities:

• Communicating professionally and in a collaborative manner with healthcare providers, patients and other team members to provide or collect information regarding billing, orders and supplies, and scheduled deliveries as necessary
• Prioritizing new and existing orders to ensure incoming clinic requests are received and processed accurately
• Managing orders, inventory and deliveries using multiple technological platforms (i.e. email, internal communication, SMS, telephone, relevant references)
• Preparation of clinic orders, including processing using correct software (i.e. Zoho, Kroll), placing purchase orders, and packaging.
• Ensuring accuracy of prepared orders and packaging of cold chain products (i.e. refrigerated or freezer Credos, tracking loggers)
• Verifying products in incoming and outgoing stock transfers between locations
• Investigating discrepancies in inventory counts
• Delivering clinic orders in a professional and timely manner, as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working in a community pharmacy (1-2 years)
• Knowledge of Kroll an asset
• Compounding experience is an asset
• Excellent communication skills, detail oriented and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in an environment with changing priorities and multiple demands
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Strong customer service and ability to present themselves in a professional manner

EDUCATION

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Completion of post-secondary education an asset

SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting and carrying approximately 20 pounds

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