About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working within a collaborative, patient-centered, team environment, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist functions as an expert practitioner, consultant, educator and researcher in a defined practice area. Provides consultation services to individuals and groups both within and outside the organization. Applies advanced clinical knowledge to assess, design, implement and evaluate medication use initiatives, research, training programs and the delivery of clinical pharmacy services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. An accredited post-baccalaureate PharmD from a Canadian University or an accredited Year Two Pharmacy Residency PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of clinical pharmacy practice experience including one year experience related to the defined practice area OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
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Demonstrated proficiency and achievement in clinical pharmacy practice.
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Demonstrated clinical knowledge and ability in the care of patients within area of specialty.
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Ability to establish curricula and conduct performance evaluations for clinical rotations within assigned area.
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Ability to retrieve and evaluate drug literature to support the development of clinical care pathways and medication use evaluations.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders
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Ability to coach, mentor, teach, demonstrate techniques and facilitate learning within a multidisciplinary setting.
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Ability to recognize and deal with emergent situations.
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Ability to organize work, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, other health care providers and community agencies.
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Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
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Ability to promote and foster good public relations.
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Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
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Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD650.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working within a collaborative, patient-centered, team environment, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist functions as an expert practitioner, consultant, educator and researcher in a defined practice area. Provides consultation services to individuals and groups both within and outside the organization. Applies advanced clinical knowledge to assess, design, implement and evaluate medication use initiatives, research, training programs and the delivery of clinical pharmacy services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. An accredited post-baccalaureate PharmD from a Canadian University or an accredited Year Two Pharmacy Residency PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of clinical pharmacy practice experience including one year experience related to the defined practice area OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
-
Demonstrated proficiency and achievement in clinical pharmacy practice.
-
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and ability in the care of patients within area of specialty.
-
Ability to establish curricula and conduct performance evaluations for clinical rotations within assigned area.
-
Ability to retrieve and evaluate drug literature to support the development of clinical care pathways and medication use evaluations.
-
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders
-
Ability to coach, mentor, teach, demonstrate techniques and facilitate learning within a multidisciplinary setting.
-
Ability to recognize and deal with emergent situations.
-
Ability to organize work, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
-
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, other health care providers and community agencies.
-
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
-
Ability to promote and foster good public relations.
-
Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
-
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD650.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.