Staff Pharmacist - (214256)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to enhance patient safety and medication management. This role involves providing essential drug distribution services, offering drug information, and counseling patients on medication adjustments. Join a collaborative healthcare team committed to quality and safety, where your skills in communication and organization will be pivotal in fostering positive relationships with patients and staff. If you're passionate about improving healthcare outcomes and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensing as a pharmacist in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug distribution and basic drug information.
• Counsel patients on medication dosage adjustments.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Judgment

Public Relations

Computer Proficiency

Education

Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate, the Staff Pharmacist provides drug distribution, basic drug information, medication dosage adjustments, and patient counseling.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Licensed by, or eligible for licensing by, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal and professional relationships with patients/clients and staff.
• Exercise tact and good judgment.
• Foster and promote good public relations.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing the duties of the position.
• Proficient in operating related equipment, including computers with various software applications.

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