Pharmacist I - Cancer Telehealth

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services’ Cancer Care Alberta Telehealth Pharmacy Team seeks a Pharmacist I to ensure safe, effective pharmaceutical care for cancer patients province-wide. You will review orders, supervise technicians, and liaise with multidisciplinary teams at Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton.

Hybrid role with eligibility for on/off-site work within Alberta. You will participate in education, program development, and patient-focused care while advancing professional growth in a supportive

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, time management and problem solving skills are essential.
• Excellent English communication skills and professional accountability are required.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for outpatient cancer drug benefits.
• Assess patients for medication-related issues and provide interventions as needed.
• Coordinate with pharmacy teams and health care providers across Cancer Care Alberta.
• Supervise technicians in dispensing and sterile preparation.
• Educate health care professionals, patients and families as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Registration with Alberta College of Pharmacy

Job description

Are you a motivated and dedicated pharmacist interested in making a meaningful impact in patient care? Cancer Care Alberta is seeking a skilled professional to join our Cancer Care Alberta Telehealth Pharmacy Team. In this role, you will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications for cancer patients. Cancer Care Alberta provides comprehensive care at two tertiary cancer centres, four regional cancer centres, and eleven community cancer centres across the province. The Telehealth pharmacy team is an integral component in patient care across the province.Telehealth pharmacist responsibilities include reviewing and verifying medication orders including compliance with the criteria of the Outpatient Cancer Drug Benefit Program, assessing patients for medication related issues, communicating/liasing with pharmacy teams and health care providers across CCA; prescribing of drug therapy where appropriate; supervising technicians in the dispensing of medications and preparation of sterile products; providing education to health care professionals, patients and/or families as required; representing CCA pharmacy and participating in multidisciplinary work groups, committees, special projects and programs as assigned; participating in the education and training of new staff and students; and/or checking prepared products such as oral, parenteral, chemotherapeutic, and topical medications.Cancer Care Alberta offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and career advancement—this is an opportunity to make a difference every day.

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: Cancer Care Alberta Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• 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: Cancer Care Alberta Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• 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:

Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, The successful candidate is experienced with cancer medication use, computerized medication order entry and drug information systems, works well within diverse teams, and maintains patient confidentiality. Strong critical thinking, time management, and problem solving skills are essential, along with a compassionate, patient focused approach. Effective English communication and professional accountability are required. The role includes visual and computer work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited hospital residency and/or Pharm D program. Additional Prescribing Authorization at time of hire or within the 1st year of employment. Experience in cancer pharmacy care, precepting students, membership in a professional hospital pharmacy organization (CAPhO, CSHP), and participation in projects, research or committee work is an asset.

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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