Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Remote & Community Care

CareRx Corporation; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Defined work schedule

Supportive culture

Stability and growth

Appreciation and awards

Job summary

CareRx Corporation in Canada is hiring a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist to maintain continuity of care across long-term care and retirement communities. The role requires collaboration with onsite physicians, nursing staff, and other health providers to deliver clinical pharmacy services in accordance with MOHLTC and provincial standards.

The position is full-time in the Kelowna area with travel to LTC homes; some work-from-home options are available.

Qualifications

• Insured and currently licensed in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists , or College of Pharmacists of British Columbia ( RPhT ) , or Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP)
• Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the healthcare team
• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
• Knowledge of Kroll Windows application and Microsoft Office programs
• Complete understanding of provincial regulations governing LTC homes and Retirement Communities
• Must be familiar with the provincial standards of practice established for LTC pharmacies
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with persons of varying levels of professional expertise
• Excellent time management skills
• Skilled in critical thought processes and be able to prioritize appropriately
• Must demonstrate initiative and creativity
• Self-directed requiring minimal supervision and able to work independently
• Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality
• Good listening skills and be adaptable to changes in job environment
• Dependable and responsible in the execution of job duties
• Adaptable to changes within internal work structures
• Strong presentation and teaching skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between long term care homes and retirement communities and CareRx Pharmacy to ensure optimal Resident care, Pharmacy Services, and Clinical support
• Travel to LTC homes and retirement communities
• Build and maintain relationships within the community to ensure ongoing collaboration and communication between home/community leadership teams and pharmacy teams to develop/maintain strong partnerships
• Complete medication reviews in currently serviced retirement communities and long-term care homes serviced by CareRx Pharmacy
• Provide education to Residents and staff on various health-related topics including the MedsCheck program and attend community-based wellness fairs and other events as required
• Conduct education sessions within Long Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities within scope of practice, as applicable (e.g. policy and procedure, web portal, eMAR, influenza protocol, etc.)
• Support CareRx Pharmacy policies and procedures within retirement communities and long-term care homes
• Complete medication audits on-site in LTC Homes and Retirement Communities as required
• Ensure regular on-site visits are made to all assigned clients
• Attend/participate in annual professional conferences and trade shows, when applicable
• Participate in the development and implementation of industry-leading clinical pharmacy service, when applicable
• Be an education, policy and pharmacy initiative resource
• Be available for special clinical team projects as required
• Complete/collaborate in the develop of medication audit follow-up improvement plans when applicable
• Works collaboratively with other team members to support applicable homes and communities
• Participate in pharmacy-related transition processes (ie new client transitions, eMAR transitions, etc.)
• Help with pharmacy operations/drug distribution when required
• Attend and actively participate in clinical team meetings

Skills

Partnership building

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Tools

Kroll Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

CareRx Corporation in Canada is hiring a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist to maintain continuity of care across long-term care and retirement communities. The role requires collaboration with onsite physicians, nursing staff, and other health providers to deliver clinical pharmacy services in accordance with MOHLTC and provincial standards.

The position is full-time in the Kelowna area with travel to LTC homes; some work-from-home options are available.