Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist I to provide quality health care in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include managing medication therapy, overseeing pharmaceutical services, and mentoring pharmacy students. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a modern hospital setting focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• Registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) necessary.
• Completion of an accredited hospital pharmacy residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication therapy and assess drug-related problems.
• Prepare and distribute pharmaceuticals.
• Precept and mentor pharmacy students and residents.

Skills

Medication therapy management

Patient care

Drug information

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy

Prescribing Authorization (APA)

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

1. Provide patients with quality health care and grow within an inter-professional team.
2. Manage the safe, effective, and efficient provision and distribution of pharmaceutical services at Sturgeon Community Hospital.
3. Responsibilities include managing medication therapy, assessing and resolving drug-related problems, participating in patient care rounds, documenting interventions, and applying evidence-based medication recommendations.
4. Utilize Alberta Health Services resources for drug information queries.
5. Precept and mentor pharmacy students, residents, and pharmacists.

The hospital is located in St. Albert, north of Edmonton, offering a modern, friendly environment focused on high-quality patient care. Pharmacists here work to their full scope in a collaborative setting, ideal for career development.

Pharmacy Services Vision: To lead in high-quality pharmacy care through collaboration, professionalism, and continual learning. More info at: Alberta Health Services Facility

As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, managing medication therapy, and overseeing compounding and packaging activities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP), and additional Prescribing Authorization (APA). Recent graduates with ACP licensure in 2024 have a one-year window to achieve APA status.

Preferred qualifications include completion of an accredited hospital pharmacy residency, recent Connect Care inpatient experience, and comprehensive medication management in an acute hospital setting.