Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain/MUE - Pharmacy Administration

Fraser Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to enhance pharmaceutical care within a collaborative environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals, provide clinical expertise, and contribute to the development of medication guidelines. You will play a critical role in ensuring safe and effective therapeutic decisions while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. If you are passionate about advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
• Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical direction on complex cases and drug therapy evaluations.
• Develop and implement medication use policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and multidisciplinary care.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Skills

Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

Pharmacoeconomic Evaluation

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Registration as a Pharmacist

Accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Tools

Hospital and Pharmacy Information Systems

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $53.31 - $66.63 / hour.
Job Summary

Are you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills? We have the perfect Casual opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain/MUE to join our team at the Pharmacy Administration located in Vancouver, BC.

Who are we?

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

As a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist you will work to provide the following services to our patients & colleagues:

• Consult with internal and external health care professionals on the application of advanced level of theory to delivery of pharmaceutical care.
• Provide clinical direction on complex cases using evidence-based evaluations to evaluate drug therapies and patient medical histories.
• Participate in patient education and discharge consultations and provide recommendations in the planning and treatment assessment policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions.
• Identify and initiate clinical drug research.
• Prepare items such as case studies and articles for submission to professional journals.
• Conduct pharmacological education or in-service sessions.
• Represent the department on multidisciplinary care committees, and at external events.

Additionally, we would depend on your expertise to ensure that our pharmacists have the most current information as they do their important work of validating prescriptions and identifying safety concerns.

Sound like this is for you?

To join us you will need:

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program.
• Post-graduate Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
• One (1) year's pharmacy experience in the designated specialty area.

Our pharmacy team always aspires to improve and achieve the best possible care for our patients and improve their quality of life.

Here’s what we have for you:

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast-growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields.
• Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work.

Apply now to join our diverse team.

One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.

Detailed Overview

In collaboration with the Director, Pharmacy Services and the Pharmacy Leadership and Management Teams, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain/MUE has a major role in planning, implementation and management of the clinical aspects of the pharmaceutical supply chain for Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services. Develops standards associated with quality and risk management for the LMPS pharmaceutical supply chain and provides clinical expertise to staff, students and other multidisciplinary team members.

Researches current and best practices, conducts critical review of clinical literature and consults with clinical experts and pharmacy services.

In addition, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Supply Chain/MUE participates in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and regional change initiatives; identifies target areas of medication use for further evaluation, prepares reports on activities, develops criteria and standards for evaluation, and implements changes to the medication use evaluation program as needed.

Responsibilities

1. In collaboration with the Manager, Pharmaceutical Purchasing & Inventory Management, plans and implements changes in the procurement, logistics management and control of pharmaceutical products used within the LMPS.
2. Develops standards associated with quality and risk management for the LMPS pharmaceutical supply chain and provides clinical expertise to staff, students and other multidisciplinary team members.
3. Liaises with internal and external health care professionals and organizations regarding formulary changes to ensure safe and effective therapeutic decisions are made.
4. Assesses the clinical impact of formulary changes to pharmaceutical purchasing and inventory management and provides recommendations for the safe and effective implementation of those changes.
5. Participates as a member of the LMPS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Committee.
6. Serves as contact person for pharmaceutical group purchasing organizations and pharmaceutical industry representatives.
7. Monitors pharmaceutical supply chain issues and develops clinical strategies to manage therapies during disruptions.
8. Develops alternate drug therapy memoranda, maintains a database of therapeutic alternatives and communicates the need for implementation of alternatives during supply chain disruptions.
9. Maintains current knowledge of the factors affecting the pharmaceutical supply chain.
10. Acts as a clinical resource for the LMPS for drug categories such as drugs available through the Special Access Program and hazardous drugs.
11. Provides support and expertise in other related drug distribution initiatives.
12. Plans, implements and regularly assesses site-based Medication Use Evaluation Programs and regional change initiatives.
13. Identifies target areas of medication use for further evaluation.
14. Monitors drug use data records for reporting and analysis.
15. Develops and implements medication use policies, procedures, standards, and other supporting documents.
16. Provides support to the pharmacy residency program through training during residency rotations.
17. Represents LMPS on multidisciplinary care committees and at external events.
18. Participates in quality improvement activities.
19. Participates in staff meetings, committees and other programs as required.
20. Maintains a variety of records; prepares reports on a variety of activities.
21. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Certificate of completion of year 1 and year 2 of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program accredited by the Canadian Pharmacy Residency Board (CPRB) supplemented by two (2) years' recent, relevant hospital pharmacy experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice.
• Knowledge of pharmacoeconomic evaluation and medication use evaluation.
• Knowledge of research processes and methodology.
• Knowledge of hospital and pharmacy information systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners.
• Ability to plan, implement, organize, problem-solve and manage projects.
• Ability to coach, mentor, participate, teach and facilitate learning.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out 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, Canada. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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