Job Description

Position Title:

Clinical Pharmacist

Reports To

: Executive Director

Status:

Part-time;14.5 hours weekly

Location

: Paris, St. George, and Ayr, Ontario

Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist works as part of a collaborative team to provide medication support and health promotion services to patients of the PrimaCare Community Family Health Team.

Key Responsibilities

General:

Participation in chronic disease management & patient education

Adherence to PCCFHT policies and practices

Participation in continuing education events for the FHT

Participation and promotion of quality improvement initiatives

Communication with community agencies, as required

Specific:

Conduct medication reviews and assessments for patients with complex needs or comorbidities

Participate in collaborative medication reviews with patients and FHT team members

Act as a resource for prescribers and other interprofessional team members at the FHT

Monitor INRs and manage warfarin doses under FHT Medical Directive

Provide smoking cessation education and medication management under FHT Medical Directive

Document direct and indirect patient care in the EMR

Support a process of system analysis to improve seamless care during patient transition from hospital to home or long-term care

Develop a working relationship for medication reviews with FHT partners such as local hospitals, Ontario Health atHome, and long-term care facilities

Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Education:

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree

Experience

:

Minimum 2 years

Professional Affiliations/Membership

:

Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Other Skills/Abilities/Requirements

Recognize the limitations of their own experience and when to consult or refer elsewhere

Interest in professional development and maintaining knowledge of current best practices

COVID-19 vaccination required

Police records check, including Vulnerable Sector Screen to the satisfaction of PCCFHT

Physical/mental Demands

Walking, standing, sitting (regularly for extended periods of time)

Ability to shift concentration from one activity to another on a regular basis

Minimal lifting, pulling, pushing, stretching or physical exertion

PrimaCare Community Family Health Team is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is devoted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate should contact the Executive Director to communicate any accommodation needs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $49.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person