Job Description

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Store discount

Job Title: Part-Time Pharmacist

Location: Vibrance Pharmacy

Position Type: Part-Time

SUMMARY

The Pharmacist is responsible for providing a full scope of pharmacy services, including consultation to patients, customers and medical practitioners. The Pharmacist will also provide guidance and supervision to Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students and Staff, ensuring that patients receive professional services in adherence with pharmacy standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible to practice to the full scope of pharmacy practice

Adhere to federal/provincial, regulatory/legal requirements, provincial Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and Policies, demonstrating professional integrity and acting to uphold a high level of professional standard of practice

Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including patient confidentiality and consent management

Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and ensure patient confidentiality is maintained

Accurately review and dispense prescriptions to ensuring to evaluate their suitability for the patient

Safely and appropriately delegate technical functions to Pharmacy Technicians when available

Maintain all records as required in accordance with legislation, standards of practice, and policy, i.e. patient records, narcotic and controlled drug records

Create and update medication management plans, follow up, and documentation as required

Collect relevant patient, medication and disease information

Identification of and reporting as appropriate of actual and potential drug related problems

Monitor patient adherence to medication, counselling as appropriate

Counsel patients regarding prescriptions, over the counter/behind the counter products and health related issues, including but not limited to indications, contra-indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, dosage and appropriate storage and care

Provide patient counselling for new therapy, tailoring counselling to the needs, ability and concerns of the patient, being mindful of barriers to effective communication

Collaborate and communicate with other health care professionals to provide optimal patient care

Compounding medications as prescribed, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients

Planning, implementing or maintaining procedures for mixing, packaging and labelling medication according to policy and legal requirements to ensure quality, security and proper disposal

Ordering and purchasing pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs

Maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly

Analyzing prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions

Advising patients on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment or healthcare supplies

PATIENT SERVICE

Exceeds patient expectations

Acknowledge patients promptly, professionally, and with empathy

Demonstrate warmth and compassion towards patients, and fellow staff

Provide superior patient service to every patient

Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards

Other duties as required

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Above average communication skills (both oral and written)

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytic skills and the ability to think critically

Self-directed and able to work independently to meet strict deadlines

Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

JOB DEMANDS

The regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

Occasionally lifts objects less than 10 lbs

Regularly stands or walks when performing activities

Constantly uses fine finger/precision work using hand tools; visual concentration is required to read and interpret prescriptions, calculate dosages, ensure medications are dispensed properly, read clinical studies, drug monographs, and to inspect and check medication amounts/preparations

A high level of alertness and concentration is required to do this work

Works under tight time pressures with an unpredictable work pace

- Familiarity with dispensing and billing compounded medications (preferred)

Requirements:

-Licensed to practice as a pharmacist with ACP (Alberta College of Pharmacists)

-Injection certification (required)

-Kroll experience (required)

-Strong clinical skills (asset)

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes directly to the posting or email sulabh@vibrancepharma.ca.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Store discount

Licence/Certification:

Pharmacy License (required)

Location:

Calgary, AB, T3R 1Y1.

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $50.00-$55.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking Store discount
Application question(s):

How many kroll experience do you have ?
Work Location: In person