Job Description

Overview

Position Summary: Pharmacist Full Time - Permanent

As a key member of the Central Brampton Family Health Team (CBFHT), the Pharmacist, will be part of an inter-professional health care team. The full time Pharmacist will support patient care by delivering and implementing programs that will optimize patient use of medication. The pharmacist will be involved in health promotion initiatives and will also provide physicians and other team members with consultive services and education.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Duties of the Pharmacist will involve both Clinical and Administrative. The Pharmacist will be encouraged to operate within the full scope of practice and to work cooperatively with all members of the health care team and physicians in the promotion of patient health and prevention of disease. Our model is patient-centered as such, some coverage in the evenings may be required.

Responsibilities

As a registered and licensed pharmacist, you will:

Identify and resolve medication-related questions and queries that will contribute to treatment and care plans for all referred patients

In consultation with primary care providers, prepare therapeutic and management plans with patients

Monitor and follow up pharmacotherapeutic treatment and plans

Collaborate with team members to improve medication management for various disease and condition types

Share results of assessment and intervention with physicians and team members

Provide physicians and team members with current information and guidelines on new drugs, contraindications, therapeutic use of drugs, and other information to assist in the provision of quality, evidence-based care to patients

Apply self-management strategies to encourage the development of an engaged patient

Develop, update, and maintain education resources for patients and for providers

Participate in individual and group education sessions for patients and providers

Collaborate with FHT team in delivering chronic disease management and health prevention programs

Develop programs or workshops at times and locations appropriate for patients

Establish policies for standard procedures for medication management, including those situations where there is new information on medications

Recommend improvements to the medication use process at the practice sites to enhance safety and efficiency (e.g., handling of samples, administration of medications, documentation, etc.)

Facilitate referrals to other services as well as communication and networking between the primary care practice and hospital or home care

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures

Work in compliance with Health and Safety laws adhering to safe work practices and procedures established by the CBFHT

Ability to adjust language and terminology appropriately to suit the individual or group (including cultural sensitivity)

Autonomous and able to function with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritize, manage time, and be flexible in an active work environment

Model the values and strategic goals of the CBFHT

Maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills on a regular basis

Work toward the principles of the inter-professional/collaborative model of care

Other duties as required

Education/Specific Job Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Science (Pharmacy)

Licensed in Ontario to practice pharmacy

Completion of hospital pharmacy residency, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent experience is a definite asset

Community or Hospital Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience in either setting is required; Prefer 2 to 5 years working experience in a community-based or hospital-based clinical team delivering related services

Strong interpersonal, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills

Experience in providing exceptional patient centred care and evidence-based, unbiased drug information

Knowledge and experience in pharmacotherapy, community health, public health sciences and chronic disease management

Experience in working within an interprofessional health care team

Experience or interest in anticoagulation management and small group patient education is a definite asset

Knowledge of and working experience with computer systems and applications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the FHT's multi-disciplinary team

Police Record/Vulnerable Sector Check

Experience:

2 to 3 years of clinical working experience

Proficient understanding of computer systems and applications (i.e: Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

EMR (Electronic Medical Record) experience an asset (Oscar)

Experience working with chronic disease management, including Diabetes, Hypertension, and COPD

Experience working with seniors to support their health management

Experience in the facilitation, design and implementation of group education programs

Proof of up-to-date vaccinations and/or proof of immunity. Required vaccinations include MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), tetanus, hepatitis B.

Interested, qualified candidates should email a detailed current resume and cover letter to HR Manager Elvira Trichilo at etrichilo@cbfht.ca

We thank all applicants for expressing interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.82-$49.27 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care
Work Location: In person