Pharmacist I

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

Job summary

Acute Care Alberta seeks a Pharmacist I to provide provincial clinical leadership for oncology treatment plans in Epic Beacon for adult and pediatric cancer care. You will translate evidence-based oncology practice into standardized, safe electronic plans guiding prescribing, nursing, and pharmacy care.

Based in Telus House with eligibility for remote work within Alberta, this 1.00 FTE role requires 5+ years hospital experience, ACP registration, and strong knowledge of chemotherapy protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy; ACP registration or eligible.
• Minimum 5 years hospital experience including chemotherapy medications and direct patient care.
• Expertise in oncology pharmacotherapy and chemotherapy protocols.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient with Epic Beacon and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, validate, and lifecycle manage oncology treatment plans in Epic Beacon.
• Collaborate with oncologists, nursing, Beacon analysts, and committees.
• Ensure plans reflect approved protocols and governance for safety.
• Oversee medication therapy management and adverse event resolution.
• Provide clinical leadership in provincial standardized content.

Skills

Oncology pharmacotherapy

Clinical decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic Beacon

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Practice & Standards, the Clinical Content Pharmacist provides provincial clinical leadership for the development, review, validation, and lifecycle management of oncology treatment plans used within Epic Beacon for adult and pediatric cancer care. This role is accountable for translating evidence‑based oncology practice, provincial funding decisions, and clinical trial requirements into standardized, safe, and usable electronic treatment plans that guide prescribing, nursing, and pharmacy care. Clinical Content Pharmacists collaborate closely with oncologists, nursing, Beacon analysts, PRAXIS Clinical Informatics & System Enabled Practice, and provincial committees to ensure treatment plans accurately reflect approved protocols, support clinical workflows, and meet provincial governance and safety expectations. The position functions in a highly specialized, consultative capacity with direct influence on patient care delivery, system standardization, and oncology medication safety across Alberta.

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: Pharmacy Alberta
• Primary Location: Telus House
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 18-OCT-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: Pharmacy Alberta
• Primary Location: Telus House
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 18-OCT-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 of 5 years of experience in a hospital (or similar institution) including the provision of chemotherapy medications and direct patient care. Demonstrated clinical expertise in oncology pharmacotherapy. Strong knowledge of chemotherapy protocols, supportive care therapies, treatment sequencing, and oncology medication safety principles. Strong computer skills including training and/or experience with: Epic Beacon, Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint). Ability to navigate evolving environments and changing information. Capable of making sound decisions using available data and clinical judgment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate clinical evidence and translate evidence-based practice into standardized clinical content and workflows. Familiarity with medication order set design, clinical decision support, and electronic prescribing workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting provincial and multi-site clinical standardization initiatives. Experience in clinical informatics, digital health, and health information systems. Experience contributing to multidisciplinary committees and governance groups. Experience providing consultation and subject matter expertise to healthcare professionals. Experience supporting adult and pediatric treatment plans within Beacon and Cancer Care systems.

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