Staff Pharmacist - (223536)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a Staff Pharmacist responsible for drug distribution, providing medication information, and patient counseling. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Skills required include effective communication, organizational abilities, and the capability to work independently within a healthcare team. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug distribution and medication information.
• Adjust medication dosages as needed.
• Counsel patients on medication-related issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Good judgment

Public relations

Ability to handle duties physically/emotionally

Computer skills

Education

Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Job description

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 responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate, the Staff Pharmacist provides drug distribution, basic drug information, medication dosage adjustments, and patient counseling.

Qualifications

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.