Consultant Pharmacist-Maternity Leave Coverage 18 months

At Medi System Pharmacy you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, Medi System Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

Why is this role important:
The Consultant Pharmacist is an extended member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team supporting appropriate medication use to residents in long-term care homes and retirement homes. The Consultant Pharmacist works with the healthcare team to review medication used to identify medication-related problems and to achieve desired resident outcomes. The Consultant Pharmacist will provide drug information, be involved in educational activities for healthcare staff, and promote resident safety.

What you'll do:

Relationship Management

Act as Brand Ambassador for Medi System and build trusting client relationships

Deliver on operational and clinical service commitments to customers (including clinical services, regulated activities and time commitments based on contractual obligations)

Complete audit of medication reconciliation as needed

Ensure regular scheduled visits are made to all assigned facilities

Support business development activities

Attend client meetings with Operations managers or other Medi System colleagues, when requested

Assist with the development of facility medication policies and procedures

Maintain ongoing collaboration and communication within the healthcare team and pharmacy team to develop strong partnerships

Lead and/or participate in clinical initiatives at homes such prescribing, falls committees and other such activities that provide value for the resident and client

Provide education campaigns and clinic days as per provincial or contractual obligations

Complete and evaluate medication utilization metrics

Ability to work in operations when necessary

Conduct Resident Medication Assessments

Complete regular documentation of clinical work in EHR and pharmacy fill/bill system, to ensure full compliance with industry regulations and government legislation

Assist in development and effective implementation of clinical projects

Support safe medication practices within the facilities

Actively educate and act as a resource for the nursing and medical staff as well as the residents and their families as it pertains to medication use and the medication system

Assist in development and implementation of industry leading clinical pharmacy services

Assist with nursing and retirement home medication processes and documentation to meet regulatory compliance

Support and participate in Patient Safety Initiatives

Mirror Blue Culture and CORE values by sharing standard processes and ways to work more efficiently with internal departments

Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

Participate in an on-call rotation approximately 1 out of every 10 weeks

What you bring:

Pharmacist licensure in good standing in Alberta and valid professional liability insurance

Proven relationship management and interpersonal skills to allow to develop strong partnerships with clients

A history of being a continuous learner where the skills and knowledge have been developed to be a respected pharmacy professional

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Effective organization, planning, and time management skills

Ability to work independently

Clinical and Geriatric pharmacy experience preferred

Long-term care pharmacy background is preferred

Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CGP) and Certified Diabetes Education (CDE) designations is an asset

Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point

Experience with Kroll™ pharmacy experience is an asset

Must have valid driver’s license with own valid insurance and access to a vehicle, as travel to various locations is required

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:
Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

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