Pharmacist (Casual 0.0 FTE)

Duties

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• Ability to coach, lead, and mentor.
• Coordinate and collaborate with all pharmacy staff in drug distribution to ensure appropriate, accurate, timely, seamless and efficient flow of medication from procurement through to dispensing and subsequent administration.
• Identify, prioritize and initiate and or collaborate in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to the Ontario College of Pharmacists Hospital Pharmacy Assessment Criteria and Accreditation Canada, . development, review of department processes and procedures in line with accepted standards and regulations.
• Uphold the values and participate in the achievement of goals as set out in the Corporate Strategic Plan.
• Uphold the Standards of Practice as set out in the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) and the Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy (CSHP).
• Engage in committee work and/or project work, policy and/or process development and/or review, research activities.
• Support activities related to medication management such as medication reconciliation, developing and documenting medication care plans, medication safety, , interdisciplinary team rounds, identification, documentation and resolution of drug related problems, involvement in decision-making on appropriate treatments, medication distribution, education etc.
• Collaborate with health care professionals, patient care units, and stakeholders to optimize patient care.
• Disseminate drug information.
• Performs the duties of a preceptor for pharmacy learners (. pharmacy students, residents)
• Initiate or collaborate in drug formulary and drug use evaluation reviews
• Flexibility in providing pharmaceutical care to all clinical program areas within the organization
• Position encompasses rotational on-call service on evenings and weekends.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy.
• Other assigned duties as designated by the Director of Pharmacy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or entry level Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), from a recognized university as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency, or a postgraduate clinical pharmacy degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a hospital pharmacist is considered an asset.
• Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
• Experience or familiarity in CPOE (computer prescriber order entry), BMV (bedside medication verification, eMedRec (electronic medication reconciliation), eMAR (electronic medication administration records), EMR (electronic medical/ health record) is considered an asset.
• Experience working with electronic health record clinical software applications
• Experience in the medication reconciliation process.
• Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy, including knowledge of medication safety risks in health care.
• Experience or familiarity in pharmaceutical research in health care settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability for self-directed learning and working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range: 48.21 to 64.50 per hour