Pharmacist (Casual)

ROYAL OTTAWA HEALTH CARE GROUP; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to join their team. This role involves coaching and mentoring pharmacy staff, ensuring the efficient flow of medications, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in pharmacy, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and engage in various projects and committee work. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare and improving patient safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent training required.
• Experience with hospital residency or post-baccalaureate in PharmD is an asset.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor pharmacy staff while ensuring efficient medication flow.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and uphold practice standards.
• Support medication management activities and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Collaboration with pharmacy staff

Quality improvement initiatives

Medication management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Entry-level PharmD

Advanced Practice degree

Tools

CPOE systems

BMV systems

eMedRec systems

eMAR systems

EMR systems

Meditech clinical software

Job description

Duties:

• Ability to coach, lead, and mentor.
• Coordinate and collaborate with all pharmacy staff in drug distribution to ensure appropriate, accurate, timely, seamless, and efficient flow of medication from procurement through to dispensing and subsequent administration.
• Identify, prioritize, and initiate or collaborate in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to the Ontario College of Pharmacists Inspection Criteria for Hospital Pharmacy and Accreditation Canada, such as development and review of department processes and procedures in line with accepted standards and regulations.
• Participate in achieving goals set out in the Corporate Strategic Plan.
• Uphold the Standards of Practice as set out by the Ontario College of Pharmacists, NAPRA, and the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
• Engage in committee work, project work, policy and process development or review, and research activities.
• Support medication management activities including medication reconciliation, medication safety, medication reviews, interdisciplinary team rounds, identification and resolution of drug-related problems, participation in decision-making on treatments, medication distribution, and education.
• Teach and mentor students and other learners.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, patient care units, and stakeholders to optimize patient care.
• Disseminate drug information.
• Initiate or collaborate in drug formulary maintenance reviews.
• Provide flexible pharmaceutical care across all clinical program areas within the organization.
• Work during day shifts and participate in rotational on-call services during evenings and weekends.
• Operate in compliance with staff and patient safety policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment aligned with The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Discrimination & Harassment-Free Workplace Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, entry-level PharmD, or Advanced Practice degree from a recognized university, or equivalent training as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Completion of a hospital residency or post-baccalaureate in PharmD is an asset.
• Registration and good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Experience or familiarity with CPOE, BMV, eMedRec, eMAR, and EMR systems is considered an asset.
• Experience with Meditech clinical software applications.
• Experience in medication reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy.
• Experience or familiarity with pharmaceutical research in healthcare settings.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• English proficiency at level A- in speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing; bilingual (French/English) is an asset.