Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Clinical Content, Compounding and Repackaging Team (CCCNR) supports worksheet and formulation development (including mapping), for repackaging, non-sterile and sterile compounded products. As well, CCCNR supports the creation of adult and pediatric treatment plans used within Beacon/Cancer Care. Applicants will also maintain an active clinical practice monthly. The pharmacist manages medication therapy for AHS patients in which he/she, both initially and on an ongoing basis, assesses patients for potential or actual drug-related problems and working within a collaborative team environment, intervenes to resolve or prevent drug-related problems in order to optimize patient outcomes. This position will be part of Acute Care Alberta effective April 1, 2025. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Acute Care Alberta.
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:

Clinical Content, Compounding and Repackaging

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:

14-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

17-NOV-2025

Temporary End Date:

01-AUG-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:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a hospital (or similar institution) pharmacy providing compounding and repackaging services, including the provision of chemotherapy medications. Familiarity with current compounding and repackaging practices within AHS Pharmacy Services. Understanding of stability and sterility guidelines, experience completing reference reviews and applying findings in the creation of compounding formulations and/or worksheets. Strong computer skills including training and/or experience with: Epic, Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint). Adaptability and ambiguity tolerance. Ability to navigate evolving environments and changing information. Problem solving skills. Capable of making sound decisions using available data and clinical judgment. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams, including (but not limited to): Clinical and Technical Practice. Medication Quality and Safety. Informatics, Performance and Analytics. Procurement & Inventory. Contracting, Procurement and Supply Management (CPSM). Drug Information. Zone Operations. Strong verbal and written communication skills tailored to varied audiences. Ability to prioritize workload and multiple projects on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of a dynamic work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience completing reference reviews & determining beyond-use dates. Familiarity with treatment plans & protocols used in Beacon/Cancer Care. Familiarity with chemotherapy compounding practices, embedded worksheets. Project management training or equivalent on the job training. Experience in zonal and/or provincial initiatives. Completion of change management education Membership and/or volunteer experience with a pharmacy professional organization.