Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Continuing Care Specialty Pharmacy, Red Deer Full Time

Mypharmacare; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in specialty pharmacy services seeks a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist to enhance patient care in long-term and supportive living communities. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless medication management and continuity of care. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting medication reviews, providing educational in-services, and maintaining effective relationships with patients and healthcare teams. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of seniors while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
• Experience in Long Term Care or Assisted Living is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services and maintain continuity of care.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and perform medication reviews.

Skills

Pharmacy Services

Clinical Assessment

Medication Management

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Continuing Care Specialty Pharmacy, Red Deer Full Time

Job Category: Pharmacy

Requisition Number: CLINI005770

Posted: April 17, 2025

Location: Edmonton Pharmacy, 17969 106 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5S, CAN

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.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist is responsible for maintaining continuity of care for clientele through collaboration between onsite physicians, nursing staff, and other health providers at long term care, supportive living, and other congregate living communities. This position is full time, 4-5 days a week.

Your Day to Day:

• Act as the main representative for our contracted operators
• Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in alignment with Continuing Care Service Standards, Site Policy, Internal Policies and the Ministerial Order of Clinical Pharmacy Services
• Perform annual and quarterly medication reviews, hospital discharge medication reconciliation, Tamiflu prophylaxis prescribing, etc.
• Create collaborative practice networks with physicians, nursing staff, health care aides, case managers and other healthcare providers
• Provide educational in-services when required
• Follow and adhere to internal policy and processes established by the Clinical Department
• Submit clinical service documents to the clinical administration department within 48 hours of completion
• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality in accordance to organizational policy and professional / legal obligations
• Support best practice medication management processes
• Adhere to organization and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, other health practitioners, as well as patients and family members
• Aid in operational activities through coordinated service delivery, supporting site to pharmacy communications, and ensuring continuity of care for patients
• Assist in the coordination of payments on account when necessary
• Provide on-call services within the team rotation
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring to The Team:

• Registered and in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacy
• Long Term Care/Assisted Living Pharmacy experience an asset
• Authorization to Administer Drugs by Injection
• Provide evidence of advancing processes for clinical assessment and documentation
• Excellent computer knowledge
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, other health practitioners, as well as patients and family members
• Ability to be self-directed, to organize and prioritize workload and to complete tasks with accuracy, precision and dependability
• Ability to travel within the Edmonton area as required (vehicle required)

Qualities for Success:

• 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
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

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, Vulnerable Sector 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.