Clinical Pharmacist - UBC Hospital

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Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $51.37 - $64.19 / hour

Job Summary

Are you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills? We have the perfect Casual opportunity for Clinical Pharmacists to join our Long-Term Care & Tertiary Mental Health team at UBC Hospital located in Vancouver, BC.

Who are we? We are a collaboration of four premier health employers Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence and Vancouver Coastal Health. We provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence for our clients. We are committed to investing in your professional development in creating an environment where you can advance your career.

As a Clinical Pharmacist you will work to provide the following services to our patients:

• Individualized pharmacotherapy
• Counselling patients about their medication therapy
• Work in collaboration with physicians, and other health care providers to develop, implement and monitor therapeutic plans
• Assist in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions
• Prepare and submit for publication in professional journals, case studies and articles that share new knowledge
• Acts as department resource person within your assigned area
• Participate in medication use evaluations, quality improvement initiatives and clinical drug trials
• Provides mentorship and supervision to pharmacy students, residents and new staff
• Ensure prescriptions are validated and dispensed accurately; resolve medication safety concerns with the health care team; document professional practice activities proficiently

Sound like this is for you?

To join us you will need:

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
• Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program

Our pharmacy team aspires to improve and achieve the best possible care for our patients and improve their quality of life.

Here’s what we have for you:

• A career that offers the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields
• Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage

We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces.

Apply now to join our diverse team!

One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.

Detailed Overview

The Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services including individualization of patient medication therapy; patient medication counselling; consultation with physicians, nurses and other health care providers to develop and discuss therapeutic plans and assistance in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions. Provides support to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee by preparing written summaries and recommendations on drug usage; contributes items such as case studies and articles for submission to professional journals; acts as department resource person in the assigned area of responsibility; participates in medication use evaluations and clinical drug trials; provides instruction and/or supervision to pharmacy students and residents. Additionally, the Clinical Pharmacist performs drug distribution duties including processing prescriptions by reviewing prescribed medication therapy; validating prescriptions; identifying safety concerns; contacting the subscriber and/or the health care team to resolve discrepancies or problems; documenting discussions or modifications to the medication therapy and dispensing medications.

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care providers to develop and discuss therapeutic plans appropriate for each patient based on chart review and assessment of clinical responses. Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained in the patient health record in accordance with regulations, protocols and practice standards.
• Individualizes patient medication therapy by reviewing patient charts and laboratory results, meeting with the patient and health care team to assess clinical response, and modifying or developing therapeutic plans to meet the patient’s needs.
• Provides patient medication counselling regarding drug therapy by reviewing reference literature, summarizing information and explaining plans to patients and families; demonstrates procedures and assesses understanding.
• Assists the health care team in developing drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions by reviewing current literature and monitoring effectiveness on patient outcomes.
• Participates in ward rounds, program team meetings and provides pharmacy services at the unit level to enhance patient care.
• Acts as department resource person, providing detailed drug information related to disease states treated within the program.
• Contributes items such as case studies and review articles to professional journals by identifying topics and preparing submissions.
• Provides instruction and supervision to pharmacy students and residents by preparing educational material and supervising during patient care activities.
• Participates in quality improvement activities through audits and process improvements.
• Performs drug distribution duties including interpreting medication orders and dispensing meds using a computerized system in compliance with policies and standards.
• Reviews prescriptions for therapeutic suitability by referencing standard literature and laboratory data.
• Communicates with physicians, patients and other health care team members for clarification and problem resolution; documents outcomes in the health record.
• Ensures medications are dispensed and labeled accurately and that dispensing records are maintained.
• Participates in medication use evaluation projects and maintains inventories, noting shortages and expiry dates; supports quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in clinical drug trials and reports adverse drug reactions as required.
• Participates in medication safety initiatives and quality control activities in line with standards and procedures.
• Maintains narcotics and controlled substances records in accordance with standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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 hospital setting
• Ability to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners, patients, families and the public
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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