Pharmacy Assistant Instructor

CDI College, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist I to join the University of Alberta Hospital/Stollery Children’s Hospital. You will manage medication therapy, ensure safety and effectiveness, and participate in rounds with clinical teams.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with ACP registration and may involve day, evening, night, and weekend shifts in a 24/7 hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacist.
• Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy; attach resume and cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders and assist with special access or investigational drug therapies.
• Mentor new staff, precept students, and provide guidance to Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, participate in patient care rounds, and engage with patients and families to individualize therapy.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Patient-focused

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD

Tools

Computerized order entry systems

Job description

CA$56.00–CA$68.00 hourly

Full-time

Alberta Health Services is seeking a skilled, motivated and dedicated Pharmacist to join our committed team at the University of Alberta Hospital/Stollery Children’s Hospital. In this role, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications. You will assess patients for medication related issues, contribute to comprehensive medication management plans, and help optimize therapeutic outcomes. This hospital based position includes participation in patient care rounds, close collaboration with clinical teams, and engagement with patients and families to individualize therapy. Responsibilities include reviewing and verifying medication orders and may also involve checking prepared products such as oral, parenteral, chemotherapeutic, and topical medications. You may assist with special access or investigational drug therapies and support pharmacy operations through mentorship of new staff, precepting students, and providing guidance to Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. This site operates 24/7 and requires day, evening, night, and/or weekend shifts. The successful candidate is experienced with 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, with occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling. AHS AHS Pharmacy Services offers extensive opportunities for professional development, career growth, and continuing education.

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.

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, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.