Pharmacist Casual After Hours

CareRx Corporation; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of pharmacy services to seniors communities is seeking an after-hours Pharmacist in Oakville. The role involves ensuring accurate prescription dispensing, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will be licensed, organized, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of seniors by providing exceptional pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications

• Insured and currently licensed in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Demonstrated high level of fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Previous LTC pharmacy and/or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prescriptions are dispensed accurately and safely.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team for medication continuity.
• Maintain accurate resident health records.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Communication

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Licensed Pharmacist

Tools

Kroll Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

CareRx is Canada's leading provider of pharmacy services to seniors communities. We serve over 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other congregate care communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres strategically located across the country. This allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner and quickly respond to routine changes in medication management. We use best-in-class technology that automates the preparation and verification of multi-dose compliance packaging of medication, providing the highest levels of safety and adherence for individuals with complex medication regimes. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have an opportunity for you.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the manager of pharmacy development and operational support, the after hours Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring that all prescriptions are dispensed accurately and safely while providing pharmaceutical patient care ensuring the highest level of therapeutic appropriateness for residents. Prescriptions are to be dispensed in compliance with provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy.

Your Day To Day:

• Collaborates with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication orders are dispensed accurately, safely, timely and completely while optimizing medication continuity and resident outcomes
• Completes daily tasks in accordance with established work place policies and procedures
• Consults with members of the pharmacy management team when there are unresolved issues surrounding day to day work functions
• Provides exceptional customer care to LTC homes and retirement communities serviced by CareRX Pharmacy providing support as needed to ensure outstanding care and service at all times

Participates in the after-hours on-call pharmacist schedule

• Maintains accurate, organized and complete resident health records ensuring appropriate documentation and continuity of care at all times
• Conduct resident medication regimen/profile reviews with associated documentation of recommendations and follow associated billings processes when applicable
• Follows all provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy at all times
• Follows all corporate regulations, policies and procedures at all times

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Collaborates with nursing staff and satellite pharmacies to dispense medications for long term care and retirement home clients

Other tasks as assigned

What You Bring To The Team:

• Insured and currently licensed in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the health care team
• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
• Demonstrated high level of fluency in both written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Kroll Windows application and all applicable eMAR platforms
• Understanding of provincial regulations governing LTC homes and Retirement Communities
• Familiar with the provincial standards of practice established for LTC pharmacies
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with persons of varying levels of professional expertise in a professional and mature manner
• Highly organized and possess excellent time management skills
• Skilled in critical thought processes and be able to prioritize appropriately
• Must demonstrate initiative and creativity
• Must be self-directed requiring minimal supervision and able to work independently
• Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality
• Dependable and responsible in the execution of job duties
• Adaptable to internal work changes
• Strong teaching skills

Strongly Preferred:

• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs
• Previous LTC pharmacy and/or hospital pharmacy experience
• Spoken French is an asset

Qualities for Success:

• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Application Process:

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.#INDHP