Clinical Pharmacist

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join the Kelowna General Hospital Pharmacy Team in Kelowna, BC. You will deliver patient-centered clinical pharmacy services across acute and residential care settings, monitor therapies, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.

You will input orders, dispense prescriptions in accordance with standards, maintain workload records, and contribute to safe, effective, and economical medication use.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinical pharmacy services in acute care and residential care settings.
• Performs personalized treatment assessments and acts as the primary drug information resource for the healthcare team.

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our Kelowna General Hospital Pharmacy Team in Kelowna, BC.

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.

This is a Casual opportunity

Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

About this Location

Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a bustling city known for its stunning lake views, vineyards, and year-round outdoor recreation. Whether you're enjoying water activities on Okanagan Lake in the summer or skiing on nearby slopes in the winter, Kelowna offers something for every season.

The city boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene, world-class wineries, and a variety of local restaurants and shops. With its blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant community, Kelowna is an ideal destination for those seeking a dynamic lifestyle with easy access to nature and amenities.

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

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?