Clinical Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy Programs - Fraser Health Community Fraser Valley

Fraser Health Authority; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 70,767 - 88,428; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist to provide pharmacotherapy services to community clients in Abbotsford, BC. Responsibilities include consulting with healthcare providers, providing medication counselling, and contributing to drug therapy guidelines. This role requires current pharmacist registration and completion of an accredited residency program. Competitive salary offered along with the opportunity to work in an integrated team.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians and other health care providers to develop therapeutic plans.
• Provide medication counselling to clients and families.
• Assist in developing drug therapy guidelines.

Skills

Broad knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care

Knowledge of evidence‑based clinical pharmacy practice

Strong communication skills

Ability to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy Programs - Fraser Health Community Fraser Valley

Salary: CAD $51.37 - $64.19 / hour (Full‑time)

Job Summary
We have a full‑time opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to provide pharmacotherapy services to community dwelling clients in Abbotsford, BC. Join our integrated team of four premier health employers.

Who are we?
Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence and Vancouver Coastal Health collaborate to deliver integrated pharmaceutical care and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers to develop therapeutic plans for each client.
• Individualize client medication therapy by reviewing clinical data and modifying plans as needed.
• Provide medication counselling to clients and families, demonstrating techniques and assessing understanding.
• Assist the health care team in developing drug therapy guidelines and monitor guideline effectiveness.
• Participate in client home visits, program team rounds, and meeting participation as needed.
• Act as a program resource person, providing detailed drug information and supporting staff.
• Provide academic detailing services to physicians to optimize prescribing practices.
• Contribute case studies and review articles to professional journals.
• Provide instruction and/or supervision to pharmacy students and residents.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and medication safety initiatives.
• Manage medication inventories and report procedural errors.
• Prepare reports on various activities and maintain electronic records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business purposes.

Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based clinical pharmacy practice, medication use evaluation, research processes and methodology.
• Ability to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with health practitioners, patients, families and the public.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment and perform required duties.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, operating on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. It employs more than 48,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers, and is committed to diversity, equity and planetary health.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider