QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions of this job.

Education and/or Experience

·         Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD, from an accredited college or university.

·         Experience in a sterile compounding or equivalent work experience is an asset.

Language Skills

·         Ability to read, analyze, interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

·         Ability to write clinical correspondence to members of individual patient care team and documentation for patient chart.

·         Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers/supervisors, patients/caregivers, nurses, prescribers, and other members of the patient care team.

Mathematical Skills

·         Must be able to perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations as related to sterile compounding.

·         Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals (including conversion between mEq and mmol for various electrolytes).

·         Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to interpret graphs.

·         Ability to solve word problems and algebraic equations.

Reasoning Ability

·         Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

·         Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or visual form

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

·         Licensed with Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) in good standing under Part A of the register, to be able to provide patient care and participate in patient care activities.

·         Current CPR certification.

·         Sterile compounding certificate is an asset.

Other Skills and Abilities

·         Proficient with basic computer programs (Microsoft Office).

·         Experience with Kroll is an asset.

·         Sterile compounding skills are an asset