Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Clinical Pharmacist is an integral member of the Pharmacy Team. The Clinical Pharmacist is accountable and responsible for completing patient medication assessments, ensuring optimal medication therapy and minimizing potential for adverse events. They are also accountable for providing accurate medication information to the interdisciplinary team. The pharmacist promotes safe and appropriate use of medications in a multidisciplinary setting to minimize risk and optimize health care resources as they pertain to medications.

Responsibilities:

Complete patient medication assessments
Ensure optimal medication therapy and minimization of potential adverse events.
Review of lab information to ensure appropriate drug therapy.
Participate in patient rounds in clinical area of practice.
Participate in drug distribution, including accurate order entry of physician orders.
Provide pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with acquiring relevant drug information.
Actively reviews and provides recommendations on various document submissions relating to clinical area of coverage.
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team on patient care units
Complete appropriate medication safety audits, such as high alert medication, VTE, that align with Accreditation Canada standards.
Participate in the education and mentoring of pharmacy students and new staff.
Participate in the education and ongoing learning of nursing staff.
Other duties, as assigned.
Exhibits the core values of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Work Together, Respect All, Think Big, Own It, Care

Education and Licensing:

Registered Pharmacist, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
Bachelor of Science or PharmD degree in Pharmacy

Experience:

Post-graduate Pharmacy Residency Program (ACPR), an asset
Minimum two (2) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting, preferred

Competencies:

Knowledge of current evidence-based, best practice pharmacotherapeutics & pharmacokinetics and their application to patient-centred pharmaceutical care
Practice continuing professional development as required by Regulated Health Professions Act
General knowledge of disease states, such as diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease, etc.
General knowledge of appropriate dosages, delivery techniques, formulations and routes of administration of all medications.
Knowledge & interpretation of laboratory and clinical parameters and their application to patient assessment & monitoring
Knowledge & utilization of credible electronic & print form medical information resources
Knowledge of third-party reimbursement strategies
Knowledge of health promotion & disease prevention
Knowledge of complementary medicines & alternative therapies
General knowledge of aseptic technique & extemporaneous preparation of pharmaceuticals
Knowledge of multiculturalism and diversity
Knowledge of Microsoft applications
Understanding and interpretation of research methodology and outcomes & critical appraisal of study design
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to function as an independent practitioner
Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision-making skills
Highly motivated team player with the ability to collaborate across disciplines/departments/programs
Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
Contribute to a strong teamwork environment
Excellent attendance, punctuality and employment record

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