Pharmacist - Continuing Care (FT)

Ready to Make an impact?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while playing a key role in achieving excellence in the areas of patient centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, corporate pharmacy programs and contractual requirements of continuing care facilities based on corporate agreements
• Responsible for the provision of clinical services focused on continuing care contractual obligations (i.e., disease state management, medication reviews, full scope of practice, reporting, after-hours emergency service); at times required to be on site
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health & wellness services to all patients
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation
• Identify actual and potential drug related problems through completion of medication reviews
• Provide education to nursing staff
• Participate on facility committees, complete biannual medication reviews as part of the care team with Nurses, Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners
• Ensure prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required
• Provide quarterly reports to facility administration, review all medication errors and complete audits (stat box supplies, antibiotic and antipsychotic use, and wound care)
• Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings/programs, and provide each customer/patient with the program that meets their health care needs
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and  industry trends/developments; attend training as required
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI)

What you have to offer:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility
• Injection and First Aid Certification
• Additional certifications (i.e. Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Advance Prescribing)
• Kroll software experience is preferred