Job Description

Your Opportunity:Located at both the Sunridge Medical Gallery and Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, the Gestational Diabetes Ambulatory Pharmacist manages medication therapy for outpatients within the Calgary Zone in which they, both initially and on an ongoing basis, perform a comprehensive medication review to identify, resolve and prevent medication-related problems. This is accomplished through collaborating with members of the health care team including the patient and/or their caregivers to formulate a medication treatment plan to optimize patient outcomes. The Pharmacist will serve as the MRHP for initiating medication therapy to GDM patients, and will triage patients for referral to other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team as appropriate. Duties will include selecting, initiating, modifying, or administering medication therapy, monitoring the patient\'s response to therapy, and documenting all direct patient care activities. Provision of verbal education to patients as well as coordination and integration of medication therapy management services is also an expectation. The Ambulatory Gestational Diabetes Pharmacist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care according to AHS, clinic, and program standards. In addition to direct patient care, the Clinical Pharmacist is also responsible for drug information, education and research activities. They are responsible for maintaining their own professional development and participating in the precepting and mentoring of other staff and students. As well, the Ambulatory Pharmacist will assist with the planning, delivery and implementation of ongoing quality/healthcare improvement initiatives and research programs.Description:As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

• Classification: Pharmacist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 27-MAY-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 24-JUN-2024
• Temporary End Date: 02-JUL-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $54.69
• Maximum Salary: $62.88
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP). Additional Required Qualifications:Licensed in good standing with Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP). Fluency in the English language (both written and verbal). Computer literacy for drug information and word processing. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced Prescribing Authorization (APA) designation. Authorization to administer drugs by injection. Current and ongoing direct patient care experience. Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment. Strong decision-making abilities. Preferred Qualifications:Active CSHP membership. Completion of an Accredited Canadian Hospital Pharmacy Residency. Completion of an advanced degree in pharmacy practice. Certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). Recent experience (past 12 months) in diabetes management, endocrinology, women\'s health, and/or internal medicine practice areas. Recent experience (past 12 months) in an Ambulatory practice environment. Recent experience (past 12 months) serving as a preceptor to Pharmacy learners.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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