Pharmacist I

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of pharmacy solutions is seeking a Pharmacist I at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. This role involves managing medication therapy and ensuring pharmaceutical services are delivered efficiently. The successful candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with additional qualifications in prescribing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• Active registration with Alberta College of Pharmacy needed.
• Additional Prescribing Authorization must be achieved within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe, effective preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services.
• Manage medication therapy and resolve drug-related problems.
• Oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

Skills

Medication Management

Assessment of Drug-related Problems

Compounding and Packaging

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Additional Prescribing Authorization

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Pharmacy Services Vision at Alberta Health Services: To lead the nation in high quality pharmacy care through a team dedicated to collaboration, professionalism and continual learning. Royal Alexandra Hospital: The Royal Alexandra Hospital is located in the heart of Edmonton and provides general and specialized medical and surgical health services. The hospital serves almost a million patients each year and is dedicated to the highest level of patient care, medical excellence, and compassion. The Royal Alex includes the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, which offers comprehensive, high-risk obstetrical and maternal care; the CK Hui Heart Centre, one of the leaders in cardiac care in Western Canada; the Eye Institute of Alberta, the only hospital-based comprehensive eye treatment centre in northern Alberta; and the Orthopedic Surgery Centre, specializing in in hip and knee arthroplasty. We embrace our inner city-ness and are proud of the Inner City Health and Wellness Program. As a training ground for medical, nursing and other health professions, students and residents with leading-edge medical technology, ground-breaking medical research and innovative training facilities, the Royal Alex is a great place to learn and develop in your career.

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.

• Acute Care Alberta: N
• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Pharmacist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 11-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 21-JUN-2025
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 1
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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 Required Qualifications:

Additional Prescribing Authorization from ACP (or must be achieved within 1 year of date of hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a pharmacist in a large acute care hospital providing comprehensive medication management services in a collaborative care model within a multi-disciplinary care team. Competence with Connect Care as an inpatient pharmacist. Completion of a Canadian accredited pharmacy residency program. Advanced clinical pharmacy degree, e.g., post-baccalaureate PharmD. Experience working with vulnerable populations.