SalaryCAD $51.37 - $64.19 / hourJob SummaryAre you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills? We have the perfect Full-Time opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at Peace Arch Hospital located in White Rock, BC.Who are we?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 for our clients. We are committed to investing in your professional development in creating an environment where you can advance your career.As a Clinical Pharmacist you will work to provide the following services to our patients:Individualized pharmacotherapyCounselling patients about their medication therapyWork in collaboration with physicians, and other health care providers to develop, implement and monitor therapeutic plansAssist in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditionsPrepare and submit for publication in professional journals, case studies and articles that share new knowledgeActs as department resource person within your assigned areaParticipate in medication use evaluations, quality improvement initiatives and clinical drug trialsProvides mentorship and supervision to pharmacy students, residents and new staffEnsure that prescriptions are validated and dispensed accurately; address medication safety concerns with the health care team to resolve discrepancies and/or problems; document professional practice activities proficientlySound like this is for you?To Join Us You Will NeedCurrent registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British ColumbiaCompletion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experienceOur pharmacy team aspires to improve and achieve the best possible care for our patients and improve their quality of life.Here’s What We Have For YouA career in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fieldsCompetitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverageWe hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service. We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply to join our diverse team to experience Fraser Health as an exceptional place to work.Detailed OverviewThe Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services including individualization of patient medication therapy; patient medication counselling; consultation withphysicians, nurses and other health care providers to develop and discuss therapeutic plans and assistance in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions.



Provides support to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee by preparing written summaries and recommendations on drug usage; contributes itemssuch as case studies and articles for submission to qualified journals; acts as department resource person in the assigned area of responsibility; participates in medication use evaluations and clinical drug trials; provides instruction and/or supervision to pharmacy students and residents. Additionally, the Clinical Pharmacist performs drug distribution duties including processing prescriptions by reviewing prescribed medication therapy; validating prescriptions; identifying safety concerns; contacting the subscriber and/or the health care team to resolve discrepancies or problems; documenting discussionsor modifications to the medication therapy and dispensing medications.ResponsibilitiesConsults with physicians, nurses and other health care providers to develop and discuss therapeutic plans appropriate for each patient based on chart review and assessment of clinical responses. Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained in the patient health record in accordance with regulations, protocols and practice standards.Individualizes patient medication therapy by performing activities such as referencing standard literature/publications and patient demographic information, reviewing patient charts and laboratory test results, meeting with the patient and health care team to assess clinical response and modifying or developing therapeutic plans to ensure alignment with the patient 's needs.Provides patient medication counselling regarding drug therapy by reviewing reference literature, summarizing information and meeting with patients and their families to provide and explain information and plans, demonstrating procedures, techniques and equipment usage, and assessing understanding.Assists the health care team in developing drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions by reviewing current literature, compiling and analyzing information, providing suggestions and monitoring effectiveness on outcomes.Participates in ward rounds, program team meetings and provision of pharmacy services at the unit level to enhance patient care.Acts as department resource person in the assigned area of responsibility. Supports department and hospital staff by providing detailed drug information on issues related to drug therapy in those disease states treated within the program.Contributes items such as case studies and review articles to professional journals by identifying topics, gathering and analyzing data, reviewing current literature, writing and submitting articles for publication.Provides instruction and/or supervision to pharmacy students and residents by preparing educational material, demonstrating procedures, lecturing,



supervising during patient care activities and providing input into performance evaluations.Participates in quality improvement activities through methods such as reviewing current practices, performing quality assurance audits, identifying actual or potential problems and recommending changes.Performs drug distribution duties including interpreting medication orders/prescriptions and dispensing medications using a computerized information system in accordance with legal, professional and departmental policies, procedures and standards.Reviews prescriptions for therapeutic suitability by referring to standardized references, interpreting laboratory data, and/or reviewing patient demographics.Communicates with physicians, patients and/or other health care team members for prescription clarification and problem resolution. Documents the outcome of interactions in the patient 's health care record.Ensuresmedications are efficiently and accurately dispensed and/or compounded and labeled, and that all dispensing records are completed.Participates in data collection for medication use evaluation projects and maintains inventories, notes shortages, requisitions drugs and/or supplies, monitors expiry dates, reports procedural errors and participates in quality improvement activities.Participates in clinical drug trials by dispensing medications and completing documentation. Reviews cases of drug adverse reactions and completes necessary documentation.Participates in implementation of medication safety initiatives and quality control activities according to established standards and procedures.Participates in staff meetings, committees and other programs as required; identifies opportunities to improve processes and/or procedures to enable safe and efficient operations and refers to supervisor and/or others.Maintains records for narcotic and controlled drugs, special access program drugs and departmental statistics in accordance with legal, professional and departmental standards, policies and procedures.Prepares reports on activities, gathers and records information into approved formats, accounts for variances, and updates computerized files and spreadsheets.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCurrent registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills And AbilitiesBroad knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care.Knowledge of evidence-based clinical pharmacy practice.Knowledge of medication use evaluation.Knowledge of research processes and methodology.Knowledge of drug distribution processes in a hospital setting.Ability to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge and make decisions with minimal supervision.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners, as well as patients, family members and the public.Ability to organize and prioritize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Clinical Pharmacist - Peace Arch Hospital - C$51.4 - C$64.2 An Hour (White Rock)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 White Rock