Pharmacist

Job summary

Assess patients’ medication therapy, review laboratory and clinical information, and recommend appropriate treatment to optimize outcomes and reduce adverse events. Support medication distribution and safety audits, provide drug information, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to staff and student education.

Job details

Job Summary & Requirements Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Clinical Pharmacist is an integral member of the Pharmacy Team. The Clinical Pharmacist is accountable and responsible for completing patient medication assessments, ensuring optimal medication therapy and minimizing potential for adverse events. They are also accountable for providing accurate medication information to the interdisciplinary team. The pharmacist promotes safe and appropriate use of medications in a multidisciplinary setting to minimize risk and optimize health care resources as they pertain to medications. Responsibilities: Complete patient medication assessments Ensure optimal medication therapy and minimization of potential adverse events. Review of lab information to ensure appropriate drug therapy. Participate in patient rounds in clinical area of practice. Participate in drug distribution, including accurate order entry of physician orders. Provide pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with acquiring relevant drug information. Actively reviews and provides recommendations on various document submissions relating to clinical area of coverage. Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team on patient care units Complete appropriate medication safety audits, such as high alert medication, VTE, that align with Accreditation Canada standards. Participate in the education and mentoring of pharmacy students and new staff. Participate in the education and ongoing learning of nursing staff. Other duties, as assigned. Exhibits the core values of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Work Together, Respect All, Think Big, Own It, Care Education and Licensing: Registered Pharmacist, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) Bachelor of Science or PharmD degree in Pharmacy Experience: Post-graduate Pharmacy Residency Program (ACPR), an asset Minimum two (2) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting, preferred Competencies: Knowledge of current evidence-based, best practice pharmacotherapeutics & pharmacokinetics and their application to patient-centred pharmaceutical care Practice continuing professional development as required by Regulated Health Professions Act General knowledge of disease states, such as diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease, etc. General knowledge of appropriate dosages, delivery techniques, formulations and routes of administration of all medications. Knowledge & interpretation of laboratory and clinical parameters and their application to patient assessment & monitoring Knowledge & utilization of credible electronic & print form medical information resources Knowledge of third-party reimbursement strategies Knowledge of health promotion & disease prevention Knowledge of complementary medicines & alternative therapies General knowledge of aseptic technique & extemporaneous preparation of pharmaceuticals Knowledge of multiculturalism and diversity Knowledge of Microsoft applications Understanding and interpretation of research methodology and outcomes & critical appraisal of study design Excellent time management and organizational skills Ability to function as an independent practitioner Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision-making skills Highly motivated team player with the ability to collaborate across disciplines/departments/programs Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure Contribute to a strong teamwork environment Excellent attendance, punctuality and employment record

What you’ll do

Assess patients’ medication therapy, review laboratory and clinical information, and recommend appropriate treatment to optimize outcomes and reduce adverse events. Support medication distribution and safety audits, provide drug information, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to staff and student education.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science or PharmD in Pharmacy and current Part A registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Hospital pharmacy experience of at least two years is preferred; a postgraduate pharmacy residency is an asset, along with strong clinical knowledge, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Listed skills

• Medication Safety · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medication Assessment
• Pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacokinetics
• Medication Safety
• Laboratory Result Interpretation
• Patient Monitoring
• Drug Information
• Medication Order Entry
• Clinical Rounds
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient-Centred Care
• Critical Appraisal
• Aseptic Technique
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Time Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education

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