Staff Pharmacist - (207238)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to ensure patient safety and improve quality in drug distribution. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include medication dosage adjustments and patient counseling.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for drug distribution and medication dosage adjustments.
• Provides patient counseling and basic drug information.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism

Public Relations

Technical Proficiency

Education

Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Job description

Position Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Reporting Structure

The Staff Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate and is responsible for drug distribution, providing 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 collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong interpersonal and professional relationship skills with patients/clients and staff.
• Tact, good judgment, and professionalism.
• Ability to foster positive public relations.
• Physical and emotional capacity to perform duties.
• Proficiency in operating related equipment, including computers and software applications.

For more details, refer to the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1618.pdf