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Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department

Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department

BaycrestToronto, Ontario, Canada
22 days ago
Salary
CAD48.21–CAD64.5 hourly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to : Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Participates in relevant rounds and care conferences to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing decisions are made, patient outcomes are monitored and adverse drug events are prevented
  • Identifies, prevents and resolves drug-related problems by conducting medication reviews, and developing and monitoring patient care plans. Communicates patient care plans to the interprofessional team, patient, family and / or Substitute Decision Maker
  • Ensures the seamlessness of continuum of care by conducting medication reconciliation when patients are transferred to or discharged from Baycrest
  • Ensures appropriate and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications to designated Hospital programs
  • Participates in departmental medication management projects and Pharmacy clinical programs
  • Provides education to Pharmacy students as per the requirements of the Faculties of Pharmacy (University of Toronto and University of Waterloo)
  • Provides oversight and direction for Pharmacy Technician(s)
  • Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained to enhance medication safety and patient safety
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

  • Current and valid license to practice as a Pharmacist from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
  • Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience
  • Hospital Pharmacy Residency from an accredited institution or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
  • Demonstrated expertise in the provision of pharmaceutical care
  • Self-motivation, excellent communication and organization skills required
  • Computer skills that include the ability to work with Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word & Outlook
  • Experience with Meditech preferred
  • Well-developed critical appraisal, critical thinking skills and an approach to work that is detail oriented and analytical
  • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team
  • Additional Benefits :

  • Vacation Entitlement
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program