Pharmacist I

Acute Care Alberta; Calgary; Remote; CAD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acute Care Alberta is seeking a Pharmacist I to lead configuration decisions for medication data systems (EPIC, WMS) and to support informatics initiatives across Alberta. The SMORE will collaborate with clinical and technical partners, manage workload, and help balance multi-site priorities.

Key qualifications include a BSc in Pharmacy, ACP registration, 5+ years hospital pharmacy experience, and strong communication and change-management skills. Remote work within Alberta is allowed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).
• Minimum five (5) years recent hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience in pharmacy clinical information support as SMORE or related roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead decisions on configuring technology related to medication data (EPIC and WMS).
• Serve as liaison between Pharmacy Services and provincial teams.
• Support change management for informatics initiatives and system decisions.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Change management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

EPIC

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Job description

Join the Pharmacy Informatics team as a Subject Matter Operational Readiness Expert (SMORE). Reporting to the Pharmacy Systems Standards & Support Manager, you will lead decisions on configuring technology related to medication-related data and knowledge, including EPIC and Warehouse Management System (WMS). The expertise provided by SMOREs ensures that system configuration focuses on optimal medication-related patient care and health outcomes consistent with the mission and vision of Pharmacy Alberta. As the bridge between business and technical, SMOREs lead investigations into informatics-related issues, collaborate with analyst teams to explore configuration options and develop innovative solutions and recommendations. SMOREs also establish effective working relationships and are key liaisons between Pharmacy Services and other provincial teams. They collaborate with clinical and technical partners to investigate medication-related issues, facilitate decision-making and ensure configuration aligns with the business and operational needs of Pharmacy Alberta and organizations. SMOREs work with Zonal and Provincial Operational Pharmacy teams to balance their program-specific issues with the shared goal of standardized Pharmacy services. SMOREs prioritize identified issues, work with team leads towards resolution of the issue and offer support in change management planning related to informatics initiatives and system decisions. Key skills required include effective communication, strong interpersonal abilities, creative problem-solving, and adaptability. Work hours are generally during weekdays, but occasional shifts outside these hours may be required. The position is remote, so you can work from any location across Alberta. Although posted for a Calgary site, remote work is acceptable.

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.

• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Systems Standards & Support, Acute Care Alberta
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $59.76
• Maximum Salary: $68.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Pharmacist I
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Systems Standards & Support, Acute Care Alberta
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $59.76
• Maximum Salary: $68.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum five (5) years recent hospital pharmacy experience.Current or recent experience with pharmacy clinical information support as a SMORE (Subject Matter Operational Readiness Expert with ACA Performance & Systems Integration portfolio), SKOR (Subject Knowledge Operational Readiness member supporting the Pharmacy Connect project), Pharmacy SACI (Senior Analyst Clinical Informatics), Pharmacy Applications leader/team member, Zone Operations Coordinator, or Pharmacy Connect Care Implementation Lead.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to varied audiencesEffective collaboration and consensus-building skills with multidisciplinary teamsDemonstrated expertise and ability to:Foster partnerships with partners inside and outside of PharmacyWork within a team environment and independently on assigned tasksExperience leading or supporting provincial or multi-site initiativesPrioritize workload and multiple projects on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of a dynamic work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Exemplifies the ACA Performance System & Integration portfolio values of perform, shine and innovate.

Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.