Clinical Pharmacist, Primary Care Network

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist in Chilliwack to provide integrated pharmacy services. The ideal candidate will collaborate with healthcare teams to manage medication therapy. Qualifications include a current Pharmacist registration and relevant patient care experience. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and safety during transitions of care. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Must possess two years of relevant patient care experience in a team-based primary care setting.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license for business-related purposes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients and the health care team to determine therapy goals.
• Formulate and implement pharmacy care plans and monitor outcomes.
• Participate in process improvements for patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessments

Adaptability

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Current registration as a Pharmacist

Two years of patient care experience

Tools

Electronic Health/Medical Records

Windows-based programs

Job description

Overview

Clinical Pharmacist, Primary Care Network. Join Fraser Health Authority as a Clinical Pharmacist within the Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services for our Primary Care Network located in Chilliwack, BC.

The BC Ministry of Health is funding the Pharmacists in PCN program to integrate clinical pharmacists into primary care teams across health authorities. The onboarding is done in collaboration with health authority and community stakeholders. Successful candidates will work closely with patients and prescribers to perform assessments, make recommendations, and implement care plans. Self-motivation, excellent communication skills, a strong clinical background, and adaptability to process improvements are key assets.

We are a collaboration of Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services Authority, Providence, and Vancouver Coastal Health, providing an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence. We are committed to investing in professional development and creating an environment where you can advance your career.

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $51.37 - $64.19 / hour.

Job Summary

Situated in Chilliwack, BC, this position provides clinical pharmacy services to patients within the Primary Care Network. Working as part of an interprofessional team, you will identify and resolve actual and potential drug therapy problems through comprehensive medication management.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: communicate with patients and the health care team to determine goals of therapy, identify drug-related issues, formulate and implement a pharmacy care plan, monitor outcomes, provide medication information, and support care transitions.
• Use pharmacotherapy knowledge to respond to drug information requests and contribute to drug therapy guidelines.
• Follow and reinforce medication use policies to ensure proper dosing, storage, handling, dispensing, and administration of medications and compounded sterile products.
• Participate in process improvements to ensure safety, reports of adverse drug reactions and medication errors, and continual patient safety during transitions of care.
• Contribute to published literature on evidence-based pharmacotherapy (as applicable).
• Provide preceptorship and supervision to pharmacy students and residents.

Additionally, you will validate prescriptions and identify safety concerns, working with the health care team to resolve discrepancies and document discussions or modifications to medication therapy and dispensing.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Two (2) years' recent, relevant patient care experience, ideally in a team-based primary care setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver\'s licence and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments with clinical and diagnostic reasoning.
• Ability to teach patients and others one-on-one and in groups.
• Ability to integrate best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions.
• Effective communication with patients, families, the public, medical staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Conflict resolution, data analysis, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to promote patient-centred care, cultural sensitivity, patient advocacy, and social justice concerns.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health/Medical Records and Windows-based programs; data analysis and reporting tools.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. We are committed to planetary health, value diversity, and foster an environment of respect, caring and trust. We are an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe workplace.

We encourage you to apply and learn why Fraser Health is considered an exceptional place to work. Together, we are the heart of health care.

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