The salary range for this position is CAD $54.49 - $68.10 / hour. We have an exciting opportunity as a Full Time Clinical Pharmacist within Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services for our Chilliwack Primary Care Clinic located in Chilliwack, BC, where you can showcase your clinical pharmacy skills! The BC Ministry of Health is providing funding for the Pharmacists in PCN program, which will integrate clinical pharmacists into primary care teams within Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across health authorities through the province.

The onboarding of clinical pharmacists for these positions is done with collaboration between health authority and community stakeholders. Self-motivation, excellent communication skills, a strong clinical background, and adaptability to process improvements are all key assets to success in these positions. If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity to be a part of a provincial primary care initiative, this opportunity may be for you!

Get to know Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services! We are a collaboration of four premier health employers Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence, and Vancouver Coastal Health. We provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence to patients, residents, and clients.

We are committed to investing in your professional development and creating an environment where you can advance your career. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will be providing the following services to your patients: # formulate and implement a pharmacy care plan and monitor outcomes; Follow, maintain and reinforce medication use policies and processes to ensure proper and safe dosing, storage, handling, dispensing, and/or administration of medications and compounded sterile products # Participates in process improvements to ensure compliance with adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting programs, implements safety mechanisms, and continually assesses patient safety during transitions of care # Provide preceptorship and supervision to pharmacy students and residents Valid Class 5 drivers' licence and access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes. Two (2) years' recent, relevant patient care experience, ideally in a team-based primary care setting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.





From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT skilled enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service. One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.

Situated within identified primary care network locales, this position provides clinical pharmacy services to patients of the primary care network. Identifies and resolves actual and potential drug therapy problems in collaboration with the patient and other members of the primary health care team. # Provides comprehensive medication management and pharmaceutical care by monitoring the medical condition(s) and ongoing drug therapy for effectiveness, adherence, adverse reactions, drug interactions and therapeutic, chemical and laboratory incompatibilities. Consults with patients and members of the primary care health team to develop patient-specific therapeutic plans based on chart review, patient information and assessment of clinical responses. # Maintains appropriate documentation in the health record in accordance with organizational standards and practices as required. # Uses appropriate resources to support professional practice and patient care including those available through provincial programs, such as academic detailing, optimal drug use initiatives, opioid stewardship and de-prescribing. # Establish linkages, as required, with health authority, community pharmacy services and other relevant community services to support continuity of care for patients. # Provides drug information, consultative and other support services to medical, nursing, pharmacy and other primary care health team members by communicating with them on drug related issues, questions and patient specific therapeutic regimens.



# Provides in-service education to the primary health care team where appropriate. # Provides instruction and supervision to students such as University Pharmacy Undergraduates and Pharmacy Residents. # Participates in quality improvement activities through reviewing current practice, identifying actual or potential problems and recommending and evaluating modifications. # Participates in a variety of programs such as Patient Safety and Drug Reaction Reporting by collecting and compiling relevant data as applicable. # Maintains a working knowledge of PharmaCare policies and procedures. # Two (2) years' recent, relevant patient care experience, ideally in a team-based primary care setting or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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Class 5 driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes. Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions. Ability to integrate best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Ability to promote patient-centred care that demonstrates care for and with patients and families, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, patient advocacy and social justice concerns.

Demonstrated ability to creative plan for change and innovation, implementation of policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others. Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Electronic Health/Medical Records and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools.

Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force.

📌 Clinical Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy Services (Chilliwack)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Chilliwack