Pharmacist (Full-Time)

Caring for Life. Make a difference. Be the difference.

Calea is Canada's leader in the provision of products and services that safely and reliably support community-based infusion therapy, advanced wound care, and the need for general medical supplies. We are a community partner and licensed Pharmacy, providing expert solutions and support resources to healthcare professionals, hospitals, patients and their caregivers, and home care programs across the country. Calea supports patient care provided by several of Ontario's largest Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) Home and Community Care services. Our customers also include Regional Health Authorities. Our people, experience, systems, and facilities make us a trusted partner in delivering innovative, cost-effective, patient-focused care that preserves independence and enhances quality of life. With over 280 employees and pharmacy locations in four provinces, Calea is committed to continually advancing the delivery of safe, high-quality community care.

If you are looking to work for a growing, global corporation that is focused on making meaningful improvements in the safety, affordability, and availability of the care medical professionals provide to their patients, then you should consider Calea & Fresenius Kabi Canada. We are an employer that works to build great leaders, teams and businesses. We know our employees are key to everything we accomplish, so we give them the freedom and resources to reach their potential and the opportunity to work with managers who care about their professional development.

We are currently looking for a customer centric, diligent Pharmacist to join our team full-time in Mississauga.

Schedule:
Rotating shifts; days, evenings, weekends and occasional on-call support.
Rotating weekday shift hours: 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm, 1pm-9pm
Rotating weekend hours: 8:30am-8:30pm (time off given in lieu)

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position holds primary responsibility for coordinating daily supervision of all activities involved in providing medications to homecare patients in accordance with established corporate procedures and provincial pharmacy laws. The Pharmacist is responsible for controlling processes to ensure that all products meet both professional and corporate standards of accuracy and quality. In addition, supervise technical staff and coordinate pharmacy activities with distribution and order entry. Communicate with customers regarding pharmacy services and clarify issues with physicians, nurses and other pharmacists.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all activities related to prescription dispensing, including:
• Supervise all activities related to the dispensing of product to ensure that the pharmacy complies with provincial and federal regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
• Ensure appropriate clinical functions are completed including patient counseling, appropriate documentation, pharmaceutical care etc.
• Direct and prioritize the production process utilizing professional knowledge to recognize critical customer needs. Utilize the pharmaceutical literature and Calea Standard Operating Procedures as the basis for judgment of pharmacy issues relating to the compounding of admixtures.
• Ensure S.O.P. or policy and procedure requirements are incorporated into daily procedures and correctly followed by staff in the execution of all duties.
• Establish, validate and maintain quality assurance procedures, and records.
• Observe and assess the equipment, materials and procedures used in the facility and recommend changes where appropriate.
• Assist in production activities (i.e., compounding of product) when the workload requires.
• Participate in departmental clinical and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engages in or supervises drug preparation activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum university undergraduate degree in pharmacy
• Licensed in the province of Ontario
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities under pressure. Ability to handle multiple demands made simultaneously under short time constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of staff and management both internally and externally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with an exceptional telephone manner
• Knowledge of computer systems and well-developed keyboarding skills

Fresenius Kabi Canada is responsible for ensuring we can provide critical and lifesaving medical products and services to vulnerable members of our communities. We are committed to fostering a caring culture, a safe environment, and a healthy workplace for all employees. Everyone must follow safe work practices and comply with our health and safety policies.

The company is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities. Fresenius Kabi Canada is dedicated to breaking down barriers to accessibility, preventing new barriers from arising and to meet the accessibility requirements prescribed by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time, please contact us.

Fresenius Kabi Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.