Staff Pharmacist

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is looking for a Staff Pharmacist to ensure patient safety through effective medication management, including counseling and drug distribution. Candidates must be licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role, which plays a critical part in the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug distribution and basic drug information.
• Adjust medication dosages when necessary.
• Counsel patients about their medications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Tact and judgment

Public relations

Physical ability to perform duties

Computer proficiency

Education

Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate, the Staff Pharmacist provides drug distribution, basic drug information, medication dosage adjustments and patient counseling.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Licensed by, or eligible for Licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal and professional working relationships with patients/clients and staff.
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment.
• Ability to foster and promote good public relations.
• Ability to physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including a computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1618.pdf