Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department

Job Description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for an PHARMACIST in the Pharmacy Department.

Position Type: Temporary Part-time (up to 7 months)

Shift Type: Days/Evenings, some weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Rate: $46.80 - $62.62

Bi-Weekly Hours: 60 Hours

Posting Number: 7578

Union: OPSEU 583

Date Posted: February 23, 2024

Internal Closing Date: March 1, 2024

Job Summary: Baycrest Pharmacy Services support all inpatient units and programs. Some of the major functions of the department are purchasing and inventory management of medications, unit dose drug distribution with bar-code checking, and IV admixtures. Pharmacists are active team members focused on the optimization of medication management. Medications are ordered via physician computerized order entry which is verified by the pharmacist. Pharmacists participate in team rounds and quarterly medication reviews on a regular basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participates in relevant rounds and care conferences to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing decisions are made, patient outcomes are monitored and adverse drug events are prevented
• Identifies, prevents and resolves drug-related problems by conducting medication reviews, and developing and monitoring patient care plans. Communicates patient care plans to the interprofessional team, patient, family and/or Substitute Decision Maker
• Ensures the seamlessness of continuum of care by conducting medication reconciliation when patients are transferred to or discharged from Baycrest
• Ensures appropriate and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications to designated Hospital programs
• Participates in departmental medication management projects and Pharmacy clinical programs
• Provides education to Pharmacy students as per the requirements of the Faculties of Pharmacy (University of Toronto and University of Waterloo)
• Provides oversight and direction for Pharmacy Technician(s)
• Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained to enhance medication safety and patient safety
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Current and valid license to practice as a Pharmacist from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience
• Hospital Pharmacy Residency from an accredited institution or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
• Demonstrated expertise in the provision of pharmaceutical care
• Self-motivation, excellent communication and organization skills required
• Computer skills that include the ability to work with Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word & Outlook. Experience with Meditech preferred
• Well-developed critical appraisal, critical thinking skills and an approach to work that is detail oriented and analytical
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees. It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment. This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date. In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.