Calgary Zone ACA, Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital

Pharmacy

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ACU00000430

1 day ago

Your Opportunity:

Join the Pharmacy Informatics team as a Subject Matter Operational Readiness Expert (SMORE). Reporting to the Pharmacy Systems Standards & Support Manager, you will lead decisions on configuring technology related to medication-related data and knowledge, including EPIC and Warehouse Management System (WMS). The expertise provided by SMOREs ensures that system configuration focuses on optimal medication-related patient care and health outcomes consistent with the mission and vision of Pharmacy Alberta. As the bridge between business and technical, SMOREs lead investigations into informatics-related issues, collaborate with analyst teams to explore configuration options and develop creative solutions and recommendations. SMOREs also establish effective working relationships and are key liaisons between Pharmacy Services and other provincial teams. They collaborate with clinical and technical partners to investigate medication-related issues, facilitate decision-making and ensure configuration aligns with the business and operational needs of Pharmacy Alberta and organizations. SMOREs work with Zonal and Provincial Operational Pharmacy teams to balance their program-specific issues with the shared goal of standardized Pharmacy services. SMOREs prioritize identified issues, work with team leads towards resolution of the issue and offer support in change management planning related to informatics initiatives and system decisions. Key skills required include effective communication,



strong interpersonal abilities, creative problem-solving, and adaptability. Work hours are generally during weekdays, but occasional shifts outside these hours may be required. The position is remote, so you can work from any location across Alberta. Although posted for a Calgary site, remote work is acceptable.

Description:

As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

- Classification: Pharmacist I
- Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
- Unit and Program: Systems Standards & Support, Acute Care Alberta
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 15-NOV-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10




- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $59.76
- Maximum Salary: $68.71
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum five (5) years recent hospital pharmacy experience. Current or recent experience with pharmacy clinical information support as a SMORE (Subject Matter Operational Readiness Expert with ACA Performance & Systems Integration portfolio), SKOR (Subject Knowledge Operational Readiness member supporting the Pharmacy Connect project), Pharmacy SACI (Senior Analyst Clinical Informatics), Pharmacy Applications leader/team member, Zone Operations Coordinator, or Pharmacy Connect Care Implementation Lead. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to varied audiences Effective collaboration and consensus-building skills with multidisciplinary teams Demonstrated expertise and ability to: Foster partnerships with partners inside and outside of Pharmacy Work within a team environment and independently on assigned tasks Experience leading or supporting provincial or multi-site initiatives Prioritize workload and multiple projects on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of a dynamic work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Exemplifies the ACA Performance System & Integration portfolio values of perform, shine and innovate.

📌 Pharmacist I (Calgary)
🏢 Acute Care Alberta
📍 Calgary