Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Drug Utilization & Stewardship Pharmacist is responsible for helping identify, implement and measure strategies to improve the safety, quality and sustainability of prescribing patterns and therefore medication use in Alberta Health Services (AHS). The successful candidate will work closely with prescribers, Pharmacy Leadership and other relevant stakeholders to inform and direct optimal prescribing patterns within AHS. The Drug Utilization & Stewardship Pharmacist role requires the pharmacist to: Assist with the development and coordination of a structured, ongoing system for improving the quality of drug use. Evaluate medications for use and inclusion on the AHS formulary. Review utilization of medications, both internal to AHS and externally at times, in order to understand and make recommendations to help ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medications. Work with internal and external clinicians and stakeholders to support and implement initiatives for ongoing improvement of stewardship of medications. Work closely with other members of the pharmacy team across the province, with other health professionals internally and externally, with Alberta Health, and other stakeholders to achieve the deliverables of the position. Have strong project management skills and leadership abilities. There is flexibility as to the location of this position within the Province of Alberta. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate may discuss location options with the hiring manager.
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.

Transition Company:

Acute Care Alberta

Classification:

Pharmacist I

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Drug Utilization & Stewardship/Short Term Exceptional Drug Therapy

Primary Location:

Seventh Street Plaza

Location Details:

Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

03-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

22-SEP-2025

Temporary End Date:

11-FEB-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

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:

Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada is required. Current knowledge of pharmaceutical advances and changes required. Experience with the provision of comprehensive pharmaceutical care within the hospital setting. 2-4 year's clinical experience within a specialized program area. Experience with a multi-disciplinary patient care team. Displays tact, courtesy, discretion and respects confidentiality. Evidence of leadership abilities is required. Excellent verbal & written English language comprehension, communication is required. Strong interpersonal skills to contribute to teamwork and collaboration is required. Self-motivated; able to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment. Must be accurate, reliable, precise, cooperative, able to demonstrate effective service attitude. Problem solving, personal & professional accountability, time management, and self-directed learning skills is required. Proficiency with computer software such as: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access is required. Travel between sites may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership in The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is an asset. Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency certificate is considered an asset. Post graduate degree or residency certificate in Hospital Pharmacy preferred. Recent experience within hospital pharmacy preferred. Experience with critical appraisal and evaluation of clinical research and systematic reviews an asset. Experience with creation of formulary drug evaluations and drug use guidelines preferred.