Staff Pharmacist

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join their team. This role prioritizes patient safety and requires a commitment to quality improvement. The successful candidate will be responsible for drug distribution, medication dosage adjustments, and providing essential patient counseling. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a multidisciplinary team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Ability to provide drug distribution and patient counseling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Judgment

Public Relations

Physical and Emotional Capacity

Proficiency with Equipment and Software

Education

Pharmacy License

Job description

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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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Effective interpersonal and professional relationship skills with patients/clients and staff.
• Tact, good judgment, and professionalism.
• Ability to foster good public relations.
• Physical and emotional capacity to perform duties.
• Proficiency with related equipment and software applications.

Link to Full Job Description

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

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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