Pharmacist I

2 months ago


Medicine Hat, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:

The Pharmacist manages medication therapy for AHS patients in which he/she, both initially and on an ongoing basis, assesses patients for potential or actual drug-related problems and, working within a collaborative team environment, intervenes to resolve or prevent drug-related problems to optimize patient outcomes. This is accomplished through actively participating in patient care rounds, liaising with members of the health care team, and developing a professional relationship with the patient and their family to formulate a patient-centred medication treatment plan. This also entails implementing that plan by selecting, initiating, modifying, prescribing, adapting, or administering medication therapy, documenting expected and real outcomes and documenting clinical interventions. Optimal patient outcomes include a) cure of a disease; b) elimination or reduction of a patient's symptoms; c) arresting or slowing of a disease process; and d) preventing a disease or symptoms. In addition, the pharmacist is responsible for maintaining their own professional development and participating in the precepting and mentoring of other staff and students, ensuring accurate and efficient dispensing of medication including providing functional supervision for pharmacy operations, and performing administrative responsibilities.

Description:

As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.Computer skills required. Able to access and proficiently use Microsoft Word and Excel.Proven organizational, time management and sound decision-making skills.Proven initiative and motivation.Able to safeguard AHS information as private and confidential, and adhere to AHS policies, procedures, goals and objectives.Solid listener who goes out of their way to explain and resolve any concerns presented, understanding that everybody has a different personality.Able to learn and receive constructive criticism.Demonstrable problem solving and conflict resolution skills.Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Able to work with people in a health care environment with compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety.Able to provide a friendly approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity.Able to work effectively independently and within a team.To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent residency in hospital pharmacy is preferred.Active member of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists.Clinical pharmacy experience is preferred.Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) is preferred.Ability to perform duties as outlined on the Physical Demand Statement (PDS) for the position.Computer knowledge application to hospital pharmacy is essential.