Pharmacist - 0.6 Fte Jobs in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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About the role
Together, we do amazing things every day. Imagine a supportive employer, a career that fits your lifestyle, and many learning opportunities. With the Hamilton Family Health Team, you can have all of that, and more. We work hard to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. No matter what your role, working with us is about making a difference – every day!
Your Opportunity
As a Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist, you will be part of the team in the fast-paced practices of family physicians. You will work collaboratively with other health professionals to provide comprehensive, accessible primary health care, honouring patient choice in how best care will be delivered (in-person, telephone, video). The HFHT is looking for a part-time Pharmacist who can work 24 hours a week.
Pharmacists in the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT) aim to improve drug therapy outcomes using a collaborative care model that integrates pharmacists into the primary care team.
As a pharmacist working in this Family Health Team, you will
- Integrate into various family medicine group practices by collaborating with physicians, other health care professionals and patients to promote optimal, patient centered care
- Provide individual patient assessments to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems
- Provide pharmaceutical consultation, pharmacotherapy monitoring, education/teaching and drug information
- Support health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management
- Develop the practice based on the needs of the FHT
To be eligible, you must
- Have a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy or PharmD from a recognized university
- Be registered and in good standing in with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
- Have completed a community or hospital residency or have equivalent clinical experience in either setting*
- Be able to work in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Be able to prioritize and be flexible in a very active work environment
- Demonstrate expertise in practicing pharmaceutical care, problem solving and critical thinking *Additional training or credentialing in pharmacotherapy, evidence-based medicine or pharmaceutical care is considered an asset (e.g. Board of Pharmacy Specialties, Certified Diabetes Educator, ADAPTTEACH)
Why join the HFHT?
Competitive Employee Value Proposition including, but not limited to
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension (HOOPP)
- Meaningful, purpose-based work
- 12 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day
- Flexible work schedule
- Ongoing green initiatives
Summary
Classification: Non-Union Primary Location: Hamilton Employee Class: Regular Part-time; 0.6 FTE Schedule: Monday-Friday Date Available: ASAP
Application Instructions
Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter as one document using naming convention Last name, First name_Position via email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Note
If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they will be required to submit supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement.
The HFHT is committed to building a respectful, caring, equitable, and inclusive workplace where staff reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals including all equity-deserving groups. In addition, we are committed to accessibility and creating a barrier free hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005). Accommodation is available upon request at any point in the selection process by notifying the recruitment staff.
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About Hamilton Family Health Team
What is a Family Health Team?
In a FHT (Family Health Team) model, family doctors work closely with nurses, mental health counsellors, dietitians, psychiatrists, pharmacists and more to provide team-based care to patients.
Who is the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT)?
HFHT is the largest Family Health Team in Ontario. We have over 165 family doctors and over 250 allied health care providers in our organization. We serve over half of the population of Hamilton. There are many opportunities for innovation, leadership, and collaboration with other community health agencies at our public-sector organization.
Why would you want to be a part of HFHT?
- Be surrounded by a diverse group of experts. Here at HFHT, we value collaboration so you will be working with a group of people who can complement and expand your skillset.
- Be at the forefront of primary health care in Hamilton. As a leader in Hamilton’s primary care sector, we receive many opportunities and partnerships to better improve patient care.
- Never stop learning. In most roles, we provide generous annual professional development packages so that you can continue to grow and refine your professional toolkit.
- Care for others’ health without sacrificing your own. At HFHT, we offer competitive benefits packages that could include a Health Care Spending Account. We also offer paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time) in addition to other benefits.
- Enjoy other benefits and work perks: Many roles are eligible for HOOPP, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans. For most roles, we offer a hybrid working model, meaning that you will be permitted to do some of your work remotely, if you choose.
- Expand your role to include organizational and leadership opportunities. Our Green Initiative, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, and HFHT Positive Committee are among a few of the groups you can join to work toward the greater good and add some diversity to your day-to-day work.