Staff Pharmacist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Cumberland; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join their team. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring patient safety and quality improvement in medication management. Your responsibilities will include drug distribution, providing essential drug information, and counseling patients on medication adjustments. This position requires a strong communicator who can work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug distribution and basic drug information.
• Counsel patients on medication dosage adjustments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Judgment and tact

Public relations

Physical and emotional resilience

Computer proficiency

Education

Licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Cumberland Lodge - Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

700 - 1500, 800 - 1600, 900 - 1700

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$51.37 - $64.19

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Jan. 15 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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 and 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.