Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy Services

Fraser Health Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health system in Vancouver is looking for a Pharmacist to join its Community Pharmacy Services team. The role involves interpreting medication orders, assessing prescriptions, and providing counsel to clients. Community pharmacy experience, especially with marginalized populations, is essential. Strong communication skills and current registration as a Pharmacist in British Columbia are required. This position offers casual opportunities at multiple clinics.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Knowledge of drug distribution processes in a community setting.
• Effective communication skills, empathy, and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders and dispenses medications according to policies.
• Assesses prescriptions for therapeutic suitability.
• Communicates with physicians and clients for prescription clarification.
• Provides medications instructions and counseling.
• Monitors and reviews drug therapy and participates in medication safety initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of drug distribution processes in a community setting

Effective communication skills (verbal, written, non-verbal)

Empathy and trauma-informed practice

Professional judgement within legislative requirements

Ability to work collaboratively and prioritize work

Ability to operate related equipment and software

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Job description

Overview

Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy Services role at Fraser Health Authority. Casual opportunities for Pharmacists to join our team at Crosstown Clinic, Downtown Community Health Centre and Hope to Health Centre in Vancouver, BC. Community pharmacy experience or interest, including work with marginalized Mental Health & Substance Use populations, is required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders/prescriptions and dispenses medications using a computerized medication information system in accordance with legal, professional, and departmental policies, procedures and standards.
• Assesses prescriptions for therapeutic suitability by evaluating the client’s health status and needs, referencing primary drug information texts, interpreting laboratory data, and reviewing client demographics as needed.
• Reviews client profiles for allergies, potential drug interactions, therapeutic duplications or contraindications; intervenes as appropriate to ensure safety.
• Communicates with physicians, clients, and other health care team members for prescription clarification and problem resolution; documents outcomes of interactions.
• Provides instructions on proper use/administration, storage and disposal, potential side effects, and drug information to clients and professionals; maintains medication records and performs counseling.
• Assists with medication histories, reconciliation, and verification of allergy information; supports safe, accurate dispensing and labeling processes.
• Monitors and reviews drug therapy through basic drug monitoring, dose recommendations for high-risk medications, and participation in medication use evaluation projects.
• Participates in dispensary-based medication safety initiatives, quality control activities, and related documentation; contributes to internal publications and clinical drug trials where applicable.
• Acts as a clinical pharmacist to resolve select drug therapy problems; participates in rounds or health care team meetings and documents therapeutic plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of drug distribution processes in a community setting; effective communication skills (verbal, written, non-verbal); empathy and trauma-informed practice; professional judgement within legislative requirements; ability to work collaboratively and prioritize work; ability to operate related equipment and software; physical capability to perform duties.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is a large health system serving Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We value diversity, respect, caring and trust, and are committed to planetary health and culturally safe practices.