Clinical Pharmacist - (210532)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care, ensuring patient safety is at the forefront. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, utilizing your clinical knowledge to resolve drug therapy problems and make informed decisions. This position offers an opportunity to impact patient care positively while working in a supportive environment that values continuous improvement and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensing by the College of Pharmacists.
• Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
• Work with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Identifying drug therapy problems

Clinical decision-making

Independent work

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Teaching and operating equipment

Education

Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency

Job description

Job Description: Clinical Pharmacist

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is essential in this role.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate and under the supervision of the Site and/or Clinical Coordinator, the Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Licensed by, or eligible for licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Identify and resolve drug therapy problems.
• Apply clinical knowledge and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, other healthcare practitioners, patients, and families.
• Communicate effectively in the primary language of business, both verbally and in writing.
• Be self-directed, organize and prioritize workload, and complete tasks accurately and dependably.
• Teach and operate related equipment, including various standard computerized office software applications.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing the duties of the position.

For more details, please refer to the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3083.pdf