The Provincial Pharmacy Compassionate Access Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Compassionate Access Program (CAP) in Provincial Systemic Therapy. Responsibilities include reviewing submitted requests from physicians and hospitals across the province, triaging decisions, chairing group meetings, and being responsible for ongoing assessment of guiding principles, decision tools and financial objectives.

What you’ll do

• Review and triage all requests as submitted to the web-based BCCA Compassionate Access Program (CAP) by physicians and hospitals across the province delivering oncology drug treatment. This process may include verification of clinical information submitted, solicitation of additional clinical information required for decision-making, review of literature to provide treatment information not included in the submission and triaging requests for approval.
• Act on behalf of the Provincial Systemic Therapy Program (PSTP) to adjudicate requests for which there are clear clinical guidelines in place that dictate consistent decision making.
• Summarize clinical information and precedents for Tumour Group delegates and/or PSTP delegate for scientific evidence review, financial approvals and comment.
• Prepare and deliver response documentation to the requestor on behalf of the PSTP.
• With the approval of the Medical Leader, coordinate all aspects of CAP including chairing monthly CAP meetings, conducting ongoing quality assessment of the guiding principles, decision tools, BCCA benefit list status, and management of requests for reconsideration of decisions.
• Maintain key performance measurements and advise supervisors of existing or potential challenges to the Program mandate.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with current registration as a Licensed Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program and three (3) years of recent related experience, including experience in oncology and/or hematology or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge and competency in critical review of medical/paramedical literature.
• Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have:

• Knowledge and competency in critical review of medical/paramedical literature.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and make decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $51.37 to 64.19 per hour.

Location: This is a provincial position and can work out of any of the 6 regional Cancer Centers.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700, 0930-1730, 1000-1800, 1030-1830.

Requisition Number: 190411E