Clinical Pharmacist

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Pharmacist

DEPARTMENT: Primary Care

REPORTS TO: Manager - Primary Care

SUMMARY: Practices patient-centred care to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes for enrolled patients, as part of a team of primary care health professionals. The Pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical care to patients by optimizing medication therapy and acting as a resource to the team. The Pharmacist will provide regular educational updates with respect to drug-related guidelines and evidence-based research to patients, physicians and other professional staff within the clinic.

In partnership with patients and other health care providers, the Pharmacist uses knowledge and skills to prevent or resolve actual and potential pharmaceutical- related problems and ensures that the pharmaceutical needs of the patients are met.

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES:

• In consultation with the interdisciplinary team, prepares therapeutic and management plans to improve medication management for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, heart failure and atrial fibrillation
• Actively participates in planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of chronic disease and health promotion and illness prevention programs and services including medication reconciliation.
• Communicates with hospital and community pharmacists and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure a smooth transition for medication related care between care sites.
• Performs medication assessments/counselling for: o Older patients with chronic diseases or chronic medications; o Patients with multiple medications with an objective of appropriate dosage scheduling and to manage or prevent drug related contraindications. o Recently hospitalized patients who have had medication changes.
• Provides primary care team members with current information and guidelines on new drugs, contraindications, therapeutic use of drugs and other information to assist in the provision of quality, evidence-based care to patients.
• Contributes to the education of health professional students/learners regarding medication safety and reconciliation.
• Provides patient education through individual or group sessions to help in the understanding and management of health issues using pharmacy and therapeutic agents.
• Conducts patient home visits when appropriate.
• Records and documents care provided within the patients electronic medical record.
• Provides support and consultation regarding patient care within the legal scope of practice of a Registered Pharmacist, including but not limited to: o Patient medications (dose, frequency, interactions, allergies). o Clinic processes for prescription renewals. o Use of prescription writer within electronic medical record. o Communication of product alerts, warnings, advisories.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of patient, staff and organization information.
• Maintains and develops professional competence through ongoing professional development.
• Undertakes other duties or special projects as may be assigned in support of RCHS.

COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk.
• Works in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
• Incorporate and strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals.
• Maintains competence and professional licence to practice.
• Supports the student and volunteer placement programs.
• Promotes awareness of and participates RCHS activities.
• Contributes to the work by participating in meetings and committees.
• Work both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by RCHS.
• Contributes to the RCHS practices of hiring, orienting, training and mentoring staff.
• Contributes to the efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services and activities.
• Participates in the efforts to enhance its capacity through staff development.
• Supports and complies with the Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized university.
• Registered and in good standing, Part A, Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Community or hospital pharmacy residency completion or equivalent clinical experience.
• Additional training or credentialing in pharmacotherapy (eg. Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Asthma Educator, etc.) considered an asset.
• Additional training such as the Structured Practical Experience Program, Teaching Associate Educational Program (University of Toronto) and inEvidence-based medicine principles considered an asset.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Understanding of community resources.
• Excellent organization, time management and priority setting skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer/technology (Word, Outlook, Internet) including prior experience and knowledge of electronic medical records.
• Willingness to update knowledge and skills through various courses, workshops and conferences.
• Use of a vehicle and a valid drivers licence

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $82,623.00-$97,203.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement: French not required

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types: Overtime pay

Education: Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience: pharmacist: 1 year (preferred), Training in Pharmacotherapy: 1 year (preferred), Clinical skills assessment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification: Registration with Ontario College of Pharmacists (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-11-22