Compassionate Access Program Coordinator - Pharmacy Provincial

PHSA; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Compassionate Access Program Coordinator to oversee the Compassionate Access Program for oncology treatments. This role involves reviewing requests from healthcare providers, making clinical decisions, and chairing meetings to ensure the program's effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and a passion for improving patient access to essential medications. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and offers flexible work options, all while making a significant impact on patient care across British Columbia.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Annual statutory holidays

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy with current registration as a Licensed Pharmacist.
• Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program and 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the Compassionate Access Program.
• Review and triage requests for oncology drug treatment.
• Chair monthly CAP meetings and conduct ongoing quality assessments.

Skills

Critical review of medical literature

CPR techniques

Decision making

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program

Job description

Compassionate Access Program Coordinator - Pharmacy Provincial

BC Cancer

Provincal, BC

The Provincial Pharmacy Compassionate Access Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Compassionate Access Program (CAP) in Provincial Systemic Therapy. Responsibilities include reviewing submitted requests from physicians and hospitals across the province, triaging decisions, chairing group meetings, and being responsible for ongoing assessment of guiding principles, decision tools and financial objectives.

What you’ll do

• Review and triage all requests as submitted to the web-based BCCA Compassionate Access Program (CAP) by physicians and hospitals across the province delivering oncology drug treatment. This process may include verification of clinical information submitted, solicitation of additional clinical information required for decision-making, review of literature to provide treatment information not included in the submission and triaging requests for approval.
• Act on behalf of the Provincial Systemic Therapy Program (PSTP) to adjudicate requests for which there are clear clinical guidelines in place that dictate consistent decision making.
• Summarize clinical information and precedents for Tumour Group delegates and / or PSTP delegate for scientific evidence review, financial approvals and comment.
• Prepare and deliver response documentation to the requestor on behalf of the PSTP.
• With the approval of the Medical Leader, coordinate all aspects of CAP including chairing monthly CAP meetings, conducting ongoing quality assessment of the guiding principles, decision tools, BCCA benefit list status, and management of requests for reconsideration of decisions.
• Maintain key performance measurements and advise supervisors of existing or potential challenges to the Program mandate.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with current registration as a Licensed Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program and three (3) years of recent related experience, including experience in oncology and / or hematology or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge and competency in critical review of medical / paramedical literature.
• Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan : A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging.
• Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood.
• Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness.
• Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles.

You have

• Resolve problems and make decisions.
• Organize work and work independently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physically perform the duties of the position.
• Operate related equipment.
• Commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

Location : Provincial Position and candidate must be within the vicinity of BC Cancer Centre to work on-site as required.

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday; 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700, 0930-1730, 1000-1800

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs :

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and / or persistently excluded groups identified under the Human Rights Code.