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Salary Range

The salary range for this position is CAD $68.66 - $85.81 / hour

Detailed Overview

The Coordinator, Clinical Pharmacy Services is responsible for leading and coordinating the clinical pharmacy department at the assigned site; collaborates with the Manager, Pharmacy Services to promote a progressive clinical pharmacy service by developing, leading, implementing, reviewing and monitoring programs and services at the site including pharmaceutical care, drug therapy monitoring, drug utilization, staff orientation, clinical staff performance and continuing pharmacy education. Supervises and provides skilled practice and clinical leadership to clinical pharmacists, clinical pharmacy specialists and other designated staff through clinical guidance, support and advice; coordinates staff work assignments, evaluates employee performance, determines training needs and recommends related staff training/orientation.

Consults with other healthcare professionals and provides direction related to pharmacy involvement in programs/services; acts as a resource for health care professionals; provides written contributions to pharmacy operations policies and procedures, drug information bulletins, departmental newsletters and manuals; performs pharmacist functions, as required.

Responsibilities

- Coordinates the clinical pharmacy services at the assigned site including the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical pharmacy professional practice standards; collaborates with the Manager, Pharmacy Services to promote a progressive clinical pharmacy service by developing, leading, implementing and monitoring programs and services within the site including pharmaceutical care, drug therapy monitoring, drug utilization, staff orientation and continuing pharmacy education.
- Develops and monitors department procedures relating to clinical pharmacy services and collaborates with the Manager, Pharmacy Services to ensure accreditation standards, clinical pharmacy professional practice standards and regulatory requirements for clinical services are met; identifies and troubleshoots inconsistencies and initiates applicable corrective action, where required; participates in on-going team planning, development, evaluation and quality improvement activities with the Manager, Pharmacy Services.
- Supervises and provides leadership to clinical pharmacists, clinical pharmacy specialists and designated staff through clinical guidance,



support and technical advice; identifies and determines staff training needs and recommends related training/orientation; conducts performance evaluations of staff and reviews individual clinical practice concerns with staff including possible disciplinary action.
- Schedules the activities of department staff such as work assignments/schedules to ensure appropriate staff coverage including the on-call schedule; identifies and provides recommendations regarding staff department needs; oversees the supervision of student pharmacists and pharmacy residents.
- Identifies, monitors and prioritizes clinical pharmacy practice issues and staff education needs; develops, implements and monitors educational programs for pharmacists and other designated staff; participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of practice-based reference manuals and clinical policies and procedures consistent with Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services and skilled practice standards.
- Recommends changes in clinical pharmacy practice by monitoring practice trends and identifying changing patient care needs including current evidence-based research.
- Acts as a pharmacy practice resource for internal healthcare professionals; provides consultation and direction in areas of expertise to other facilities related to complex cases; attends patient/client care rounds, reviews medication histories, provides drug information, patient/client education, discharge consultations and recommendations in planning and treatment assessment policies and procedures.
- Develops and monitors staff orientation programs, promotes education and research initiatives, organizes in-services and facilitates an environment which fosters quality, patient focused care, teamwork and effective decision-making.
- Collaborates with the Coordinator, Pharmacy Practice Residency to facilitate and oversee the pharmacy residency and student pharmacist educational rotations for the site.
- Collaborates with the Manager,



Pharmacy Services in the recruitment and selection of staff; applies provisions of the applicable various collective agreements including the administration of the attendance awareness program and progressive discipline, as required.
- Provides written contributions to pharmacy information bulletins, departmental newsletters and manuals; compiles written information to ensure the facility receives the most current and accurate information regarding pharmaceuticals and their use.
- Completes workload measurement statistics and other reports as required; develops and maintains statistical data related to such items as department activity levels, attendance, leaves of absences and performance appraisals.
- Represents the Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services in hospital, community and regional committees and teams; establishes and maintains relationships with related departments, other hospitals, agencies, educational institutions and associations.
- Performs clinical pharmacist functions, as required.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Certificate of completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program and a post graduate Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an approved educational institution, supplemented by five (5) years'' recent, related hospital pharmacy experience, including one (1) year supervisory/leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

- Broad knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Pharmacy Operations (drug distribution processes and clinical pharmacy services) in a hospital or healthcare related setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners including patients, family members and the public.
- Ability to manage and or guide others in resolution or conflict issues.
- Ability to effectively lead, supervise and coordinate project teams, pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students.
- Ability to coach, mentor, teach, demonstrate techniques and facilitate learning within a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to plan, implement, organize, problem-solve, and manage projects.
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

📌 Coordinator, Clinical Pharmacy Services (White Rock)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 White Rock