Job Description

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Location: 12-1832 King Edward Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2R 0N1

At MediSystem 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, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

Why this role is important?

Consultant Pharmacist, Medisystem Pharmacy

About the Role:

The Clinical 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 Clinical Pharmacist works with the healthcare team to review medication use to identify medication-related problems and to achieve desired resident outcomes. The Pharmacist will provide drug information, be involved in educational activities for healthcare staff, and promote resident safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Resident Medication Assessments on an annual and quarterly basis
• Ensure nursing and retirement home processes and documentation meet regulatory compliance
• Complete and evaluate medication utilization metrics
• Assist with the development of facility medication policies and procedures
• Ensure regular scheduled visits are made to all assigned facilities
• Complete regular documentation of clinical work, to ensure full compliance with industry regulations and government legislation
• Assist in development and implementation of industry leading clinical pharmacy service
• Maintain ongoing collaboration and communication within the healthcare team and with the pharmacy team to develop strong partnerships
• Complete Medication reconciliation on admission and re-admission to the homes
• Be an integral member of and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team, including committee participation.
• Review the medication management system and 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.

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

• Insured and currently licensed with the Province of employment, in good standing
• Clinical and Geriatric pharmacy experience
• 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
• Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CGP) preferred
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Hospital pharmacy experience or Long Term Care pharmacy background is preferred
• Must have access to a reliable means of transportation, as travel to various locations is required

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

For more information on our pharmacy services, please visit our website at: .

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

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