Job Description
CASUAL POSITION – PHARMACIST
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the pharmacy manager and / or pharmacy supervisor, performs all duties necessary
to provide for the efficient daily clinical operation of the pharmacy, providing quality products and services
to patients as well as act as a drug information resource for internal stakeholders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations, policies and procedures
and accrediting body standards and practices pharmacy to their full professional scope
Obtains, interprets, and evaluates all physician's medication orders to assure therapeuticappropriateness, cost effectiveness, accuracy, and completeness.
Provide technical and clinical information and communicates results of monitoring activities topatients, nurses and physicians as required regarding the contents, utilization, therapeutic actions,
possible adverse reactions, or interactions of drugs.
Participates with nurses and physicians in all clinical activities as required.Works cohesively with and delegates appropriately to other team members including but notlimited to pharmacy personnel, patient support programs, scheduling team and nursing team
Communicates with internal and stakeholders as appropriate to provide seamless collaborativepatient care
Monitors patients on treatment by performing routine follow ups. Documents and collaborateswith other stakeholders as required based on the result of the follow up.
Initiates, reviews, and updates all Bayshore required documentation per Policy and Procedure(P&P).
Follows established procedures for drug and supply procurement and maintains appropriate andaccurate inventory levels and preferred product selection of drugs, solutions, and supplies including
narcotics and controlled substances.
Ensures the quality of medications are maintained throughout the pharmacy workflow up to andincluding patient receipt
Report adverse events per Policies and ProceduresAccurately maintain all legally required records.Assist in training and orientation of new employees.Performs and documents compounding checks and double checks per P&P.Prepares and / or checks infusion supply orders for patients.Prepares and / or checks equipment programming ., infusion pumpsPrepares and / or checks compounding sheets for compounding.Adheres to stability and compatibility guidelines and quality control procedures.Performs accurate computer order-entry, labeling and dispensing in accordance with College ofPharmacist regulations.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities, educational programs, anddepartmental / branch meetings.
Understand full operation of the pharmacy which may require performing other duties as assignedJob Qualification
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, as an individual, one must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability
required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.
Experience within a specialty pharmacy would be an asset.Education and Training
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Pharmacy or a PharmD, from an accredited college or universityLicensed and in good standing with Provincial College of Pharmacists to be able to provide directpatient care
Injection training (asset)CPR (asset)Other Skills and Abilities
Strong attention to detail within a fast-paced environmentClinically focusedExperience with Kroll computer softwareStrong communication skills via phone / email and in personAbility to multitask and work well in a team environmentMotivated, self-disciplined, and able to work independentlyComputer ability (word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs, etc.