Clinical Pharmacist, Correctional Health Services

Detailed Overview

Situated within identified Correctional Health Services locales, this position provides clinical pharmacy services to clients of the Correctional Health Services.

As a member of an interprofessional team, this position works directly with clients to identify and resolve actual and potential drug therapy problems through provision of comprehensive medication management.

Responsibilities Identifies and resolves actual and potential drug therapy problems in collaboration with the client and other members of the health care team.

Provides comprehensive medication management and pharmaceutical care by monitoring the medical condition(s) and ongoing drug therapy for effectiveness, adherence, adverse reactions, drug interactions and therapeutic, chemical and laboratory incompatibilities.

Communicates pertinent findings, recommendations and plans to the client and appropriate healthcare practitioners. Consults with clients and members of the health care team to develop client-specific therapeutic plans based on chart review, client information and assessment of clinical responses.

Maintains appropriate documentation in the health record in accordance with organizational standards and practices as required.

Uses appropriate resources to support professional practice and client care including those available through provincial programs, such as academic detailing, optimal drug use initiatives, opioid stewardship and de-prescribing.

Establish linkages, as required, with health authority, community pharmacy services and other relevant community services to support continuity of care for clients.

Provides drug information, consultation and other support services to medical, nursing pharmacy and other health care team members by communicating with them on drug related issues, questions and client specific therapeutic regimens.

Conducts client counselling and education regarding drug therapy. Provides in-service education to the health care team where appropriate.

Provides instruction and supervision to students such as University Pharmacy Undergraduates and Pharmacy Residents. Participates in various committees as appointed, to provide guidance and advice on drug therapy.

Participates in quality improvement activities through reviewing current practice, identifying actual or potential problems and recommending and evaluating modifications.

Maintains workload records and metrics as required. Participates in a variety of programs such as Patient Safety and Drug Reaction Reporting by collecting and compiling relevant data as applicable.

Shares the responsibility for orientation of new personnel and acts as a role model. Maintains a working knowledge of PharmaCare policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Current registration as a pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Two years' recent, relevant patient care experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities Broad knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care. Knowledge of evidence-based clinical pharmacy practice.

Knowledge of medication use evaluation. Knowledge of research processes and methodology. Knowledge of drug distribution processes in a health system setting.

Ability to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge and make decisions with a minimum of supervision. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners, as well as clients, family members and the public.

Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.