Geriatric Pharmacy Specialist

3 weeks ago


Victoria, British Columbia, Canada CareRx Full time
About the Job

CareRx is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Consultant Pharmacist to join our team in Victoria. As a key member of our pharmacy services team, you will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patients in alignment with our Residential Care Regulations, Community Care & Assisted Living Act, site policies, and internal CareRx policies.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in alignment with our Residential Care Regulations, Community Care & Assisted Living Act, site policies, and internal CareRx policies.
  2. Carry out medication reviews every six months, complete med cart and med room audits quarterly, lead and participate in Medication Safety and Advisory Committee (MSAC) meetings twice yearly.
  3. Offer and provide education and delivery education for nurses and the elderly when required.
  4. Participate in influenza and COVID preparedness activities -- obtaining dose-appropriate Tamiflu orders and coordinating and carrying out on-site clinics in partnership with nurses at residential care and retirement homes.
  5. Develop collaborative practice networks with physicians, nursing staff, health care aides, case managers, and other healthcare providers.
  6. Follow and adhere to internal policy and processes established by the Clinical Department and the broader organization.
  7. Maintain resident and employee confidentiality in accordance to organizational policy and professional / legal obligations.
  8. Support best practice medication management processes.
  9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other care practitioners such as dieticians, social workers with a focus on optimizing medication therapy and wellness.
  10. Serve as a representative and leader of the medication management aspect of CareRx services at the homes.
  11. Occasional support to the pharmacy operations (including but not limited to on-call support).
About You
  1. Registered and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
  2. Residential Care/Assisted Living Pharmacy experience an asset.
  3. Authorization to Administer Drugs by Injection.
  4. Competency with computers IE: excel, Kroll.
  5. Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
  6. Self-driven and self-managed.
  7. Accurate, precise, dependable.
  8. Ability to drive within Victoria.


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