OAT Pharmacist, Long Term Care Specialty Pharmacy (Part Time)

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About CareRx

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes).

We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner.

We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have a place for you.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager, this unique front line pharmacist position will participate in off-site medication administration at treatment facilities and clinical activities in partnership with home partners, ensuring the highest level of therapeutic appropriateness for patients.

With professional knowledge, experience and a compassionate nature, the OAT Pharmacist will bring a specialized approach to our team and clients.

Schedule : 5 days a week with rotating weekends - 7am-11am

Compensation : $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience for the role with CareRx.

Your Day to Day

• Front line medication administration activities at treatment facilities offsite near our pharmacy
• Ensuring the accuracy of prescriptions dispensed and consumed, where applicable
• Liaison between the facility and the operations pharmacy to support seamless and continuous care
• Providing professional functions related to dispensing including pharmaceutical care, patient counselling, medication reviews, liaising with other healthcare professionals and documenting interventions and dialogue
• A medication management consultant for home partners with a focus on treatment centre regulations and processes
• Dispenses prescriptions, including computer entry, triage of new orders, collation of data and clinical reviews
• Evaluates appropriateness of prescription orders with consideration for patient safety and legal requirements
• Completes third party adjudications necessary to complete prescriptions
• Maintains confidentiality and protects personal and organization information at all times

Qualifications / Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the British Columbia College of Pharmacists
• Expected to adhere to the Standards of Practice with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
• Participation in an on-call rotation
• Experience with KROLL Pharmacy software an asset
• OAT-CAMPP training required
• Injection Certified

Qualities for Success :

• The ability to communicate effectively to maximize accuracy in the delivery of patient care
• Strong Interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, co-workers and other health professionals
• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail

What you will love about working for CareRx :

• Professional Licensing and Insurance reimbursement
• RRSP Matching
• Perkopolis Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Gym Membership
• Continuing Education and Professional Development
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Employee Recognition and Service Awards
• National Culture Events (Holidays, Team Lunches, Contests, Wellness)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Internal growth opportunities

Competitive compensation package including; base pay, benefits, and RRSP matching. Details will be discussed with successful candidates.

Application Process

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing.

Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

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