Pharmacist

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Assistance program

Training opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join the Penticton Regional Hospital Pharmacy Team in Penticton, BC. The role involves interpreting medication orders, assessing therapeutic suitability, and ensuring medications are dispensed accurately, with options for clinical involvement.

This casual opportunity offers flexibility with hours and a chance to contribute to patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting within BC's Interior Health region.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and prescriptions, assess therapeutic suitability, and ensure accurate dispensing, compounding, and labeling.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals and patients to resolve prescription issues and provide medication-use instructions.
• Participate in medication-use evaluations, safety initiatives, quality control activities, and clinical drug trials in accordance with standards.

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pharmacist to join our Penticton Regional Hospital Pharmacy Team in Penticton, BC. If Pharmacy is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment,

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well‑being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

Pharmacists are at the forefront of healthcare, providing essential pharmacy services. Duties include interpreting medication orders and prescriptions, assessing therapeutic suitability, and ensuring medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed, compounded, and labeled.

You will communicate with healthcare professionals and patients to resolve prescription issues, offer instructions on medication use, and participate in medication use evaluations, safety initiatives, quality control activities, and clinical drug trials. You will also ensure all activities comply with legal, professional, and departmental standards.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as‑needed basis.

About this Location

Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Penticton offers the best of both worlds with its stunning lakefront setting and vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Known for its two beautiful lakes—Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake—Penticton is perfect for water sports, boating, and beach days in the summer, while the surrounding mountains offer hiking, biking, and skiing during the cooler months.

The city is also famous for its wine region, with numerous wineries offering tastings and tours year-round. With a lively arts scene, delicious local food, and a welcoming community, Penticton provides an exceptional quality of life, whether you're enjoying outdoor adventures or relaxing by the lake.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!