Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services Pharmacy Services is seeking a Pharmacist I to provide high-quality direct patient care in acute and long-term care settings, with consultative support for emergency patients in Barrhead and Westlock. You will collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize therapies and support transitions of care.

You will supervise medication therapy, oversee compounding and packaging processes, and contribute to professional practice development under Clinical

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacist.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy within Alberta; APA or willingness to complete in 1 year; have a Prac ID for lab ordering.
• Recent direct patient care experience (at least 1 year within the last 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services.
• Manage medication therapy for patients, initially and ongoing.
• Provide assessment, intervention and resolution of drug-related problems.
• Oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and transitions of care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Computer literacy

Clinical decision making

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Prac ID for lab ordering

Additional Prescribing Authority

Job description

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. Potential for monetary incentive through Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and HSAA Rural Capacity Investment Fund if position qualifies.

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 Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Barrhead Healthcare Ctr
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $59.76
• Maximum Salary: $68.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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: 06-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• 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: $59.76
• Maximum Salary: $68.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacist.

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.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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