Clinical Pharmacist

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. This role is key in delivering excellent clinical pharmacy services both in acute and residential care settings. As an experienced professional, you'll monitor drug therapy, offer expert advice, and ensure compliance with legal and departmental standards.

With a focus on patient-centered care, your responsibilities include assessing ongoing drug treatments and maintaining accurate health records. Join us to make a difference in healthcare!

Qualifications

• Experienced Clinical Pharmacist with a strong background in acute care settings.
• Knowledgeable in drug safety, prescribing, and interactions.
• Ability to maintain detailed patient records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services in acute and residential care settings.
• Monitor drug prescribing and therapy for safety and efficacy.
• Interpret medication orders and dispense prescriptions.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Personalized treatment assessments

Drug information resource

Patient-centered approach

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our Royal Inland Hospital Pharmacy Team in Kamloops, BC. If Pharmacy is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

As a pivotal member of our multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Pharmacist delivers exceptional clinical pharmacy services in both acute care and residential care settings. Your role involves personalized treatment assessments, serving as the primary drug information resource, and offering expert advice to healthcare professionals. You'll meticulously monitor drug prescribing, distribution, and therapy to ensure their safe, effective, and economical use.

Embracing a patient-centered approach, you'll oversee ongoing drug therapy, assessing factors like effectiveness, compliance, adverse reactions, and interactions. Your responsibilities include maintaining accurate workload records, communicating vital findings and recommendations to the healthcare team, and ensuring meticulous documentation in patient health records or computerized systems. Additionally, you'll interpret medication orders, input them into the database, and dispense prescriptions in strict adherence to legal, professional, and departmental standards. Join us in making a difference in patient care through your expertise and commitment to excellence.

Full Time Relief opportunity

This is a Relief Full Time (1.00) opportunity, working rotating day and evening shifts until return of incumbent.

About this Location

Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together.

This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months.

The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!