Job Description

Job Number:
J0424-0319
Union:
OPSEU
Salary:
$48.21 - $64.50/Hour
Job Title:
Pharmacist
Job Status:
Part Time
Department:
PHARMACY
Site:
Multi-site
Job Category:
Pharmacy Careers
Number of Positions:
1
Date Posted:
April 8, 2024 -->
Hours:
8 hour days, evenings, and weekends although subject to change with notice based on the needs of the organization
Required

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or undergraduate pharmacy degree recognized by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), and registered as Part A with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience is an asset.
• Experience in direct patient care, drug information, pharmacokinetics and computerized drug order entry
• Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics with ability to apply in the provision of patient care
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and tactfully.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and autonomous decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and as a team member in a fast paced, challenging environment.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated computer literacy including experience with MSOffice software.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

Duties
Patient Care

• Function as a clinical pharmacist using expanded scope of practice on assigned patient

care floor(s). This may include the Oncology and Antimicrobial Stewardship programs as
assigned after additional training.

• Identify, resolve and prevent drug-related problems using a patient-centered, collaborative approach.
• Provide drug information and therapeutic recommendations to health care professionals

and intervene on the patient\'s behalf, as necessary.

• Participate in interprofessional activities including formal / informal teaching rounds and

discharge planning rounds as needed, and discharge management.

• Report adverse drug reactions according to hospital policy.
• Perform patient medication histories, review medication reconciliation as completed by

pharmacy technicians, and perform discharge medication counselling as needed and
appropriate.

• Interpret serum drug levels and make recommendations.
• Electronic documentation of care provided in the patient\'s chart.
• Participate on assigned departmental, program, and hospital committees.
• Other duties as assigned

Drug Order Entry and Dispensing

• Enter or verify drug orders with/for completeness, accuracy and clinical appropriateness.
• Identify and communicate actual and potential drug related problems identified on order

entry to floor pharmacist or physician as appropriate.

• Enter parenteral nutrition, CADD, methadone, and extemporaneous compounding orders

in the Pharmacy information system and prepare worksheets as required.
At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It\'s You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.
Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.
We don\'t just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.
Physical Demands Analysis
Strength

• Required Occasionally - pushing/pulling
• Required Rarely - lifting, carrying

Mobility

• Required Frequently - standing
• Required Occasionally - sitting, walking
• Required Rarely - crouching/squatting, climbing, balancing

Dexterity

• Required Often - fine finger movements, object handling, gripping/grasping, prolonged eye/hand co-ordination,
• Required Frequently - reaching, prolonged neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back extensions
• Required Occasionally - reaching

Equal Opportunity
Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or for assistance.
Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.