Staff Pharmacist - (223587)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a Staff Pharmacist responsible for drug distribution, medication adjustments, and patient counseling. This role emphasizes safety and quality in patient care. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Strong communication, organizational skills, and independent work ability are essential. The position involves collaboration within a multidisciplinary health care team.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug distribution and patient counseling.
• Report to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator.
• Adjust medication dosages as necessary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Judgment and tact

Public relations

Ability to handle job duties

Computer skills

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.

• 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.