Pharmacist

Interior Health; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Training Opportunities

Vacation Entitlement

Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive Wages

Job summary

Interior Health in Williams Lake, BC, is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Pharmacy Team. You will interpret medication orders, assess therapeutic suitability, and ensure medications are dispensed, compounded, and labeled accurately.

You will communicate with healthcare professionals and patients to resolve issues, participate in medication use evaluations, safety initiatives, quality control activities, and ensure all work complies with legal and

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and assess therapeutic suitability.
• Ensure medications are dispensed, compounded, and labeled accurately.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals and patients to resolve prescription issues.
• Participate in medication use evaluations, safety initiatives, quality control activities, and clinical drug trials.
• Ensure all activities comply with legal, professional, and departmental standards.

Education

Current Pharmacist registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pharmacist to join our Cariboo Memorial Hospital Pharmacy Team in Williams Lake, 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.

The new pharmacy at Cariboo Memorial Hospital will be the largest in the Interior Health region. Designed to support expanded services and modern medication management, the new space reflects a major investment in the future of patient care and pharmacy practice in the Cariboo region.

This is a Permanent Full Time (1.00) opportunity working rotating day shift.

About this Location

With a dedicated team of health-care professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to excellence in patient care, Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) serves as a vital hub for health care in Williams Lake and the surrounding area.

As we embark on a three-year redevelopment plan aimed at expanding our facility, including a new emergency department, we are doubling down on our dedication to enhancing access to health care services for the community. By joining our team, you will become an integral part of a skilled and cohesive group, delivering health-care services with compassion and professionalism. Embrace the opportunity for a fulfilling and dynamic career, collaborating with dedicated colleagues committed to excellence in health-care delivery.

Surrounded by rugged forests and stunning lakes, Williams Lake is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking, fishing, and boating in the warmer months to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter, the area offers year-round adventure just outside your door.

Beyond outdoor recreation, Williams Lake has a growing local business scene with unique eateries, cafes, and farmers' markets. It’s a place where families can access schools, parks, and community amenities while enjoying affordable living. Whether you're seeking a more relaxed pace of life or looking for an outdoor basecamp to explore the vast wilderness, Williams Lake offers the perfect balance of adventure and convenience.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

Qualfications

Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia; and Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.