Pharmacist I

Job summary

Manage patients’ medication therapy and assess, intervene in, and resolve potential or actual drug-related problems. Verify medication orders, coordinate special-access or investigational therapies, oversee compounding and packaging, and support team development through mentoring and precepting.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you a skilled, motivated, and dedicated Pharmacist looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Alberta Health Services is seeking an individual like you to join our committed team at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Help us achieve our purpose of delivering an exceptional medication experience through your character, collaboration, and continuous personal growth! You will evaluate patients for medication-related issues, contribute to comprehensive medication management plans, and help optimize therapeutic outcomes. In this hospital-based position, you will join patient care rounds, work closely with clinical teams, and build relationships with patients and families to tailor medication plans. Key responsibilities include assessing and verifying medication orders and coordinating special access or investigational therapies. You will also support staff development by mentoring new team members, precepting learners, and providing oversight into Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. The ideal candidate is proficient with medication order entry systems and drug information tools. You work effectively within diverse teams and maintain strict patient confidentiality. Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and an empathetic approach are essential. Effective time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities are key to success. Excellent English communication skills are required, along with a commitment to personal and professional accountability. Physical aspects of the role include visual acuity, time at computer workstations, and occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling. AHS Pharmacy Services offers extensive opportunities for professional development, career growth, and continuing education. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference every day. 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: Pharmacy Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 04-JAN-2027 Temporary End Date: 28-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 8 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $59.76 Maximum Salary: $68.71 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacist. Additional Required Qualifications: Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Preferred Qualifications: Completion of an accredited hospital residency and/or post-baccalaureate PharmD program. Additional Prescribing Authorization at time of hiring or within the first year of employment. Experience in relevant clinical areas, precepting learners, membership in a professional hospital pharmacy organization, and participation in projects or committee work is an asset. At least 1 year of recent experience in hospital pharmacy settings within the last 2 years.

What you’ll do

Manage patients’ medication therapy and assess, intervene in, and resolve potential or actual drug-related problems. Verify medication orders, coordinate special-access or investigational therapies, oversee compounding and packaging, and support team development through mentoring and precepting.

Requirements

Requires an entry-to-practice Bachelor of Science or PharmD in Pharmacy and current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy. Hospital residency or post-baccalaureate PharmD training, additional prescribing authorization, relevant clinical experience, and at least one year of recent hospital pharmacy experience are preferred or considered assets.

Listed skills

• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medication Therapy Management
• Medication Order Assessment and Verification
• Drug-Related Problem Resolution
• Clinical Assessment
• Therapeutic Outcome Optimization
• Compounding and Packaging Oversight
• Drug Information Tools
• Medication Order Entry Systems
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Patient Communication
• Mentoring and Precepting
• Time Management
• Patient Confidentiality
• English Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare

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