Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Ottawa

About CareRx Corporation

CareRx is Canada's leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have an opportunity for you.

Position Summary

The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist is a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team supporting appropriate medication use for Residents in Long-term Care Homes and Retirement Communities. The Consultant Pharmacist works with the healthcare team to review medication use to identify medication-related problems and to achieve desired Resident outcomes. The Pharmacist will provide drug information, be involved in educational activities for healthcare staff and Residents, regularly attend medication management meetings and promote Resident safety.

This position requires regular travel throughout Ottawa and surrounding area.

Your Day To Day

• Act as a liaison between long term care homes and retirement communities and CareRx Pharmacy to ensure optimal Resident care, Pharmacy Services, and Clinical support
• Build and maintain relationships within the community to ensure ongoing collaboration and communication between home/community leadership teams and pharmacy teams to develop/maintain strong partnerships
• Complete medication reviews in currently serviced retirement communities and long term care homes serviced by CareRx Pharmacy
• Complete all required documentation and billing processes as required by MOHLTC, Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), and other federal and provincial standards and regulations
• Provide education to Residents and staff on various health-related topics including the MedsCheck program and attend community-based wellness fairs and other events as required
• Conduct education sessions within Long Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities within scope of practice, as applicable (e.g. policy and procedure, web portal, eMAR, influenza protocol, etc.)
• Support CareRx Pharmacy policies and procedures within retirement communities and long term care homes
• Complete medication audits on-site in LTC Homes and Retirement Communities as required
• Ensure regular on-site visits are made to all assigned clients
• Attend/participate in annual professional conferences and trade shows, when applicable
• Participate in the development and implementation of industry-leading clinical pharmacy service, when applicable
• Be an education, policy and pharmacy initiative resource
• Be available for special clinical team projects as required
• Complete/collaborate in the develop of medication audit follow-up improvement plans when applicable
• Works collaboratively with other team members to support applicable homes and communities
• Participate in pharmacy-related transition processes (e.g new client transitions, eMAR transitions, etc.)
• Help with pharmacy operations/drug distribution when required
• Attend and actively participate in clinical team meetings

Qualifications/Experience:

• Travel to LTC homes and retirement communities
• Insured and currently licensed in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the health care team
• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
• Knowledge of Kroll Windows application and Microsoft Office programs
• Complete understanding of provincial regulations governing LTC homes and Retirement Communities
• Must be familiar with the provincial standards of practice established for LTC pharmacies
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with persons of varying levels of professional expertise
• Excellent time management skills
• Skilled in critical thought processes and be able to prioritize appropriately
• Must demonstrate initiative and creativity
• Self-directed requiring minimal supervision and able to work independently
• Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality
• Good listening skills and be adaptable to changes in job environment
• Dependable and responsible in the execution of job duties
• Adaptable to changes within internal work structures
• Strong presentation and teaching skills
• Must possess a valid drivers license

Preferred:

• 1+ year of clinical and geriatric pharmacy experience
• Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) credential
• Previous LTC pharmacy and/or hospital pharmacy experience

Application Process

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Drivers Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.