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Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services

Alberta

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fort McMurray is seeking a Pharmacist I to provide direct patient care, manage medication therapy, and ensure safe pharmaceutical services. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and be eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $54.69 to $62.88 per hour.

Qualifications

  • Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and distribute pharmaceutical services.
  • Manage medication therapy for patients.
  • Provide assessment and resolution of drug-related issues.

Skills

Patient care
Medication therapy management
Assessment of drug-related problems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Job description
Your Opportunity

Pharmacists at Northern Lights Regional Health Centre (NLRH) are an integrated member of the clinical team. Pharmacists provide direct patient care completing Best Possible Medication Histories, attending patient care rounds, providing patient education during admission and on discharge, addressing consults, monitoring medication treatment, and more. NLRH has integrated pharmacist coverage in the medicine, surgery, ICU, and ER departments with clinically deployed technicians in ER. Pharmacists also provide reactive coverage for other units including maternity, inpatient psychiatry, and pediatrics. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. New graduates encouraged to apply.

Description

As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

  • Classification: Pharmacist I
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Pharmacy
  • Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2025
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
  • Temporary End Date: 22-MAY-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 6
  • Shifts per cycle: 30
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $54.69
  • Maximum Salary: $62.88
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).

Additional Qualifications

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Prescribing Authorization is an asset

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