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Job Openings Clinical Pharmacist - Continuing Care Specialty Pharmacy (Temporary 13 month)

We are currently seeking applicants for a Clinical Pharmacistposition to assist our client. We welcome you to submit your application, if you are interested.

Your Day to Day:

• Act as the main representative for our contracted operators
• Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in alignment with Continuing Care Service Standards, Site Policy, Internal Polices and the Ministerial Order of Clinical Pharmacy Services
• Perform annual and quarterly medication reviews, hospital discharge medication reconciliation, Tamiflu prophylaxis prescribing, etc.
• Create collaborative practice networks with physicians, nursing staff, health care aides, case managers and other healthcare providers
• Provide educational in-services when required
• Follow and adhere to internal policy and processes established by the Clinical Department
• Submit clinical service documents to the clinical administration department within 48 hours of completion
• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality in accordance to organizational policy and professional / legal obligations
• Support best practice medication management processes
• Adheres to organization and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, other health practitioners, as well as patients and family members.
• Aid in operational activities through coordinated service delivery, supporting site to pharmacy communications, and ensuring continuity of care for patients.
• Assist in the coordination of payments on account when necessary
• Provide on call services within the team rotation
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring to The Team:

• Registered and in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacy
• Long Term Care/Assisted Living Pharmacy experience an asset
• Authorization to Administer Drugs by Injection
• Provide evidence of advancing processes for clinical assessment and documentation
• Excellent computer knowledge
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, other health practitioners, as well as patients and family members
• Ability to be self-directed, to organize and prioritize workload and to complete tasks with accuracy, precision and dependability
• Ability to travel within the Edmonton area as required (vehicle required)

Qualities for Success:

• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills