Drug Information Pharmacist & Formulary Strategist

Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto seeks a Pharmacist, Drug Information to translate complex drug data into clear guidance for formulary and hospital policy decisions. You will advise clinicians and care teams, co-lead committees, and contribute to research pharmacy activities, with involvement in a digital renewal of the electronic health record.

You will lead drug information efforts, support committee processes, and help ensure safe, evidence-based medication use across acute care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Ontario.
• A pharmacy residency plus 2 years of practice in a hospital setting, or 3 years of practice in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals.
• Support the Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutics Committee and maintenance of the drug formulary.
• Support the rollout of a revised hazardous drugs policy and procedure.
• Assist with the management of drug shortages, including identification of alternative treatments and development of restrictive-use protocols.
• Support the clinical trials program and clinical trials technician.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of medication use policies.
• Participate in educational services, including precepting residents and trainees.
• Provide an orientation to Drug Information services to new staff and trainees.
• Assist Information Services pharmacists with medication content details for order entry, Pharmacy system and eMAR.
• Support Special Access Program initial requests and future repeat requests.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification.

Skills

Drug information

Communication

Policy development

Team collaboration

Education/training

Education

Pharmacy degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto seeks a Pharmacist, Drug Information to translate complex drug data into clear guidance for formulary and hospital policy decisions. You will advise clinicians and care teams, co-lead committees, and contribute to research pharmacy activities, with involvement in a digital renewal of the electronic health record.

You will lead drug information efforts, support committee processes, and help ensure safe, evidence-based medication use across acute care.