Pharmacist, Pharmacy

Position Information:

The pharmacist should demonstrate expertise in medications and medication-use by maintaining their competency and providing evidence through documentation. Pharmacists work collaboratively with students, peers and members of the inter-professional team. This is done by communicating effectively. Pharmacists undertake continuing professional development, quality assurance and quality improvement to meet the departmental and hospital goals. They also respond to safety risks. Pharmacists demonstrate professionalism and apply ethical principles in their daily work.

Essential Job Functions:
1.Demonstrate expertise in medications and medication-use.
2. Provide pharmacokinetic and dosage consultation to providers.
3. Maintain professional competence by keeping informed of changes in medical and pharmaceutical practice, new drugs and their role in current therapy
4. Clinically evaluate and monitor the appropriateness of medication orders to ensure that drug use is rational and complies with the approved Hospital policies and standards dictated by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
5. Interact effectively with providers and other health professionals to ensure proper selection and consideration of patients' drug needs on a pro-active basis; participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds on inpatient units including antimicrobial stewardship rounds.
6. Report adverse reactions as per hospital and departmental procedure (SERS, Health Canada Reporting).
7. Ensure the safe and appropriate handling of hazardous medications in accordance with departmental, hospital and legislative requirements (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS).

Qualifications:
• Part A registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
• Experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting
• One-year Pharmacy residency program or equivalent an asset
• Oncology knowledge as asset since position may require being a part of the Systemic Therapy ambulatory clinic
• Familiar with Cerner an asset
• Active member of Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists an asset
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team
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