Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist I to provide direct patient care at Stollery Children's Hospital. The role involves managing medication therapy, participating in patient care rounds, and ensuring safe medication use. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).
• Fluency in written and verbal English.
• Experience in a large acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and manage medication therapy.
• Participate in patient care rounds and liaise with healthcare team members.
• Perform dispensary duties including medication order assessment and verification.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management and prioritization

Empathy

Professional accountability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Computer medication order entry systems

Drug information resources

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Pharmacist I will provide direct patient care in accordance with the AHS Pharmacy Services clinical expectations standards at the University Hospital, Stollery Children’s Hospital, or Mazankowski Alberta Health Institute. This includes managing medication therapy for AHS patients collaboratively with other healthcare providers in a patient-centered model to ensure medications are used safely, effectively, and appropriately. You will assess patients for potential or actual drug-related problems and resolve or prevent them to optimize patient outcomes. The role involves active participation in patient care rounds, liaising with healthcare team members, developing professional relationships with patients and their families, and documenting all activities in the patients' Health Record. You will also participate in organizational practices, drug stewardship, quality improvement initiatives, and may incorporate additional prescribing authorization where practice allows. Maintaining professional development, precepting, and mentoring staff and students are also key responsibilities. Additionally, all pharmacists will perform dispensary duties, including medication order assessment, verification, and managing specialized medications, alongside providing drug information support.

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 ongoing, and provide assessment, intervention, and resolution of drug-related problems, overseeing compounding and packaging activities.

• Acute Care Alberta:
• Primary Care Alberta:
• Recovery Alberta:

Classification: Pharmacist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: UAH & Stollery Inpatient Pharmacy

Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

FTE: 0.50

Posting End Date: 29-MAY-2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 07-JUL-2025

Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 5

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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 Required Qualifications:

Ability to use computer medication order entry systems, access drug information resources, and proficiently use word processing. Fluency in written and verbal English. Ability to incorporate AHS organizational values into daily work. Ability to perform duties as outlined on the Physical Demand Statement (PDS). Ability to safeguard AHS information as private and confidential. Ability to follow policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Effective communication skills. Proven initiative and motivation. Ability to work professionally and respectfully with a diverse healthcare team. Effective time management and prioritization skills. Positive, empathetic, and sincere approach to challenging situations. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Personal and professional accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with medication dispensing cabinets/unit dose drug distribution preferred. Additional Prescribing Authorization and injection administration preferred. PRAC ID preferred. IV additive, TPN, and chemotherapy certification preferred. Completion of an accredited hospital residency or PharmD program preferred. Experience in a large acute care hospital delivering proactive, integrated clinical practice (at least 1 year within the last 3 years) preferred.