Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Vancouver Island - 10k Sign-On Bonus

Mypharmacare; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in specialty pharmacy services is seeking a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist to enhance resident outcomes in various care settings. This full-time role offers the flexibility of remote work while providing essential clinical pharmacy services. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing medication management. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to patient care. Join a team that values professional development, recognizes achievements, and fosters a supportive work environment focused on improving the health of seniors across Canada.

Benefits

Professional Licensing and Insurance reimbursement

RRSP Matching 2% after 1 year

Employee Discount Program

Discounted Corporate Gym Membership

Continuing Education and Professional Development

Employee Recognition Awards

National Culture Events

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Internal growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
• Residential Care/Assisted Living Pharmacy experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in alignment with regulations.
• Conduct medication reviews and audits quarterly.
• Develop collaborative practice networks with healthcare providers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Authorization to Administer Drugs by Injection

Tools

Excel

Kroll

Job description

Job Category: Pharmacy

Requisition Number: CLINI005714

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• Posted: March 31, 2025
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

1176 Franklin's Gull Rd
Parksville, BC V9P, 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, assisted living facilities, independent living, 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. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist (CCP) is responsible to draw from geriatric-focused clinical practice guidelines and collaborate inside multidisciplinary teams to deliver clinical recommendations and process-guidance for a portfolio of residential care, assisted living, and independent living homes to optimize for resident outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance. This is a Full-Time position with flexibility and opportunity to work-from-home and on-site from the care homes. Training is provided.

The CCP works in partnership with the clinical team, operations, home partners, and other departments in the CareRx organization. The CCP is responsible for completing clinical pharmacy activities in alignment with the Residential Care Regulations, Community Care & Assisted Living Act, site policies, and internal CareRx policies.

COMPENSATION: $52.50 to $57.50 per hour (Paid as a semi-monthly salary with a 5-day work week)

Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience for the role with CareRx.

Your Day to Day:

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in alignment with the Residential Care Regulations, Community Care & Assisted Living Act, site policies, and internal CareRx policies.
• Carry out medication reviews every six months, complete med cart and med room audits quarterly, lead and participate in Medication Safety and Advisory Committee (MSAC) meetings twice yearly to client sites.
• Offer and provide education and delivery education for nurses and the elderly when required.
• Participate in influenza and COVID preparedness activities -- obtaining dose-appropriate Tamiflu orders and coordinating and carrying out on-site clinics in partnership with nurses at residential care and retirement homes.
• Develop collaborative practice networks with physicians, nursing staff, health care aides, case managers, and other healthcare providers.
• Follow and adhere to internal policy and processes established by the Clinical Department and the broader organization.
• Maintain resident and employee confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy and professional/legal obligations.
• Support best practice medication management processes.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other care practitioners such as dieticians, social workers with a focus on optimizing medication therapy and wellness.
• Serve as a representative and leader of the medication management aspect of CareRx services at the homes.

What You Will Bring to The Team:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
• Residential Care/Assisted Living Pharmacy experience an asset - Training provided!
• Authorization to Administer Drugs by Injection.
• Competency with computers (e.g., Excel, Kroll).
• Self-driven and self-managed.
• Ability to drive on Vancouver Island (e.g., Nanaimo, Courtenay, Duncan, Ladysmith, Campbell River).

Qualities for Success:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Curiosity to develop your career in the geriatric-focused, specialty pharmacy sector of pharmacy.

What you will love about working for CareRx:

• Professional Licensing and Insurance reimbursement.
• RRSP Matching 2% after 1 year of Full-time employment.
• Perkopolis Employee Discount Program.
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development.
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Employee Recognition and Service Awards.
• National Culture Events (Holidays, Team Lunches, Contests, Wellness).
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Internal growth opportunities.