2600002234 - Pharmacist

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health Oshawa is seeking an Oncology Pharmacist to support the Durham Regional Cancer Centre. You will handle systemic therapy distribution, dispense oncology and retail prescriptions, and maintain drug profiles while providing drug information and patient education.

Join a multidisciplinary team in a hospital network that prioritizes inclusion, innovation, and compassionate care with robust safety programs and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists or eligible for licensure.
• Experience in oncology pharmacy preferred.
• Experience in retail pharmacy setting preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and guidelines; able to interpret oncology lab values.
• Strong clinical assessment skills to identify and solve drug-related problems.
• Excellent medication counseling and information skills for patients and team.
• Proactive learner committed to ongoing professional development.
• Experience with Meditech, Kroll, and MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) preferred.
• Excellent organizational and team collaboration abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication, independent judgment, and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Meet medication needs of oncology patients within the Durham Regional Cancer Centre.
• Support systemic therapy distribution, dispense oncology trials and retail prescriptions.
• Maintain drug profiles and provide drug information to the oncology team.
• Educate patients and participate in quality improvement and meetings as required.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and uphold safety programs.

Skills

Oncology pharmacy

Retail pharmacy

Clinical pharmacology

Drug information

Counseling skills

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Research skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Ontario pharmacist licensure eligible

Registration in good standing

Tools

Meditech

Kroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

OPSEU

Job Title: Pharmacist
Status: Regular Part Time
Department: DRCC Pharmacy
Program: DRCC Patient Care
Days, Evenings; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $48.210 - $64.500 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600002234

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the DRCC Pharmacy Manager, the Oncology Pharmacist is responsible for meeting the medication related needs of oncology patients within the Durham Regional Cancer Centre. Duties include supporting systemic therapy distribution, dispensing retail pharmacy prescriptions and oncology clinical trial medications, maintaining records and drug profiles, providing drug information support to the oncology team and providing education and support to oncology patients. In addition, the oncology pharmacist may participate in quality improvement initiatives, attend meetings as required and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists or eligible for licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists;
• Experience in an oncology pharmacy is preferred
• Experience in a retail pharmacy setting is preferred
• Practical knowledge of pharmacology, current best practice clinical guidelines, and ability to interpret lab values (oncology related);
• Strong clinical assessment skills in identifying and solving drug related problems;
• Excellent medication counseling skills;
• Demonstrated ability to research and provide drug information effectively to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary team;
• Motivated self-learner seeks and evaluates learning opportunities to enhance patient care and continuously strives to maintain professional competence;
• Experience with Meditech, Kroll, and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
• Effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety, participation in regular in-service sessions;

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.