Pharmacist, Pharmacy Hospital

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

PHARMACIST

Pharmacy Department

Position Type : Permanent Part-Time

Shift Type : Days-Evenings, some weekends (shifts may be subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate : $48.21 - $64.50

Bi-Weekly Hours : 45 Hours, 7.5hrs / shift

Posting Number : 8662

Union : OPSEU 583

Date Posted : January 30, 2025

Internal Closing Date : February 6, 2025

J ob Summary :

Baycrest Hospital Pharmacy Services provide support to all inpatient units and programs, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications across the organization. The department’s key functions include the purchasing and inventory management of medications, the management of the unit dose drug distribution system, and the operations of a centralized intravenous admixture program. The hospital utilizes an integrated computerized information system (Meditech) to optimize medication management.

Pharmacists at Baycrest are integral members of the healthcare team contributing to clinical activities such as medication reconciliation, participating in team rounds, conducting quarterly medication reviews and mentoring students through preceptorships. The hospital maintains a strong affiliation with the universities and colleges, providing valuable on-site practical training opportunities for pharmacy students.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Participates in relevant rounds and care conferences to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing decisions are made, patient outcomes are monitored and adverse drug events are prevented
• Identifies, prevents and resolves drug-related problems by conducting medication reviews, and developing and monitoring patient care plans. Communicates patient care plans to the interprofessional team, patient, family and / or Substitute Decision Maker
• Ensures the seamlessness of continuum of care by conducting medication reconciliation when patients are transferred to or discharged from Baycrest
• Ensures appropriate and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications to designated Hospital programs
• Participates in departmental medication management projects and Pharmacy clinical programs
• Provides education to Pharmacy students as per the requirements of the Faculties of Pharmacy (University of Toronto and University of Waterloo)
• Provides oversight and direction for Pharmacy Technician(s)
• Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained to enhance medication safety and patient safety

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

Additional Benefits :

INTERNAL APPLICANTS :   Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS :  Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences

are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check / vulnerable sector screen.

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