Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Alberta is seeking a Pharmacist I to provide direct patient care and manage medication therapies for acute care and LTC patients. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and optimizing patient medication regimens. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and be registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacy. This position offers full-time hours, temporary employment status, and competitive compensation ranging from $54.69 to $62.88 per hour.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have recent direct patient care experience (at least 1 year within the last 3 years).
• Must be actively registered or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).
• Willingness to complete Additional Prescribing Authority (APA) in 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality direct patient care for acute care and LTC beds.
• Manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care teams and rounds.

Skills

Direct patient care

Evidence-based medicine

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Your Opportunity

As a member of the Alberta Health Services Pharmacy Services team, the Pharmacist I will provide high quality direct patient care for acute care and LTC beds as well as consultative care for patients in the emergency department. This position clinically supports both Barrhead and Westlock patients. The Pharmacist I supports drug distribution functions with the technician and/or assistant team at the site. The pharmacist will also actively participate in interdisciplinary patient care teams and rounds; collaborate with patients, physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care; utilize Additional Prescribing Authorization to optimize patient medication regimens; optimize therapy for acute and chronic disease management; empower patients in managing their medical conditions through promotion of healthy lifestyle choices, education and direct patient care; facilitate smooth transitions between care settings; actively participate in professional practice development and growth with support from dedicated Clinical Practice Leaders and pharmacy managers. The pharmacy team in the NE Zone also offers support to other teams across the zone as required.

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.

• Classification: Pharmacist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Barrhead Healthcare Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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

Qualified candidates are licensed to practice pharmacy within Alberta; have Additional Prescribing Authority (APA) or willingness to complete in 1 year; have a Prac ID for lab ordering; and have recent direct patient care experience (at least 1 year within the last 3 years).

Preferred Qualifications

Recent Rural Hospital experience working with multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work effectively both in a team environment as well as independently. Ability to use evidence-based medicine in direct patient care. Demonstrates computer literacy skills, good time management, capable of making decisions, working independently & cooperatively in team environments.