Staff Pharmacist - (222630)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Strathcona Regional District is seeking a licensed Staff Pharmacist. This role involves providing drug distribution, medication adjustments, and patient counseling, with an emphasis on patient safety and continuous quality improvement in care delivery. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug distribution and basic drug information.
• Adjust medication dosages and counsel patients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Tact and good judgment

Public relations skills

Ability to carry out duties

Computer proficiency

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