Staff Pharmacist - (222628)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to ensure patient safety through drug distribution, medication adjustments, and counseling. The ideal candidate will be licensed or eligible for licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, possess strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a healthcare team. This position demands effective communication, good judgment, and the capability to manage physical and emotional job requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizing and prioritizing work

Effective verbal and written communication

Independent and team collaboration

Establishing effective professional relationships

Exercising tact and good judgment

Promoting good public relations

Carrying out physical and emotional duties

Operating related equipment

Education

Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

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.

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