Regional Staff Pharmacist

Job summary

The pharmacist performs clinical duties including medication distribution, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and verifying order appropriateness. They also monitor patient drug therapies, provide drug information, and supervise pharmacy staff to ensure safe and effective medication management.

Job details

Requisition ID: 400875 HR Posting Number: SWAH232325 Posting End Date: Open Until Filled City: Russell Site: Prairie Mountain Health Work Location: Russell Health Centre Department / Unit: Pharmacy Job Stream: Clinical Union: MGEU Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: 1.0 Anticipated Shift: Days, Evenings Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $62.249-$77.952 Like to know more? | Ask a Recruiter Contact Pretz Baricaua-Frias with Shared Health (Talent Acquisition) | 📞 (431) 3733169| 📧 pbaricauafrias@sharedhealthmb.ca [pbaricauafrias@sharedhealthmb.ca] | #LI-PB1 Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is actively seeking a Regional Staff Pharmacist to assigned sites. This role reports to the Director/Manager/Supervisor of Pharmacy in the applicable site. Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) employs over 7,500 employees who work together to improve the physical, mental, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families and communities in Western Manitoba. POSITION OVERVIEW The pharmacist functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team and performs all duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Prairie Mountain Health. * Distribution of medications including non-sterile and sterile compounding within a variety of drug distribution models (including but not limited to ward stock, unit dose, blister packing and automated dispensing cabinets). * Triaging orders to verify authenticity, completeness and appropriateness with respect to dosage, route, frequency, incompatibilities, interactions, duplications, allergies, formulary compliance, automatic therapeutic substitution and automatic stop. * Provide drug information for patients and health care professionals, educational programs, drug utilization reviews and literature evaluation. * Monitor the clinical status and drug therapies of patients to determine appropriate clinical drug interventions for identified or anticipated medication related problems. Counsel patients on medication usage, participates in unit conferences and family conferences as required. * Supervise and provide direction to pharmacy assistants, students and interns and verifies the accuracy of tasks performed by them. * Collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy/Manager of Pharmacy in formulating, implementing and revising policies, procedures, manuals and documents relating to the operation of Pharmacy Services. * Expanded scope of practice activities as required and supported by PMH policy. EXPERIENCE * Previous experience in hospital pharmacy practice is preferred. EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE) * Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent undergraduate pharmacy degree * Licensed, or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in the Province of Manitoba * Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Certification QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health * Demonstrated leadership and independent judgement. * Demonstrated written and oral communication skills * Strong organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills * Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population * Ability to respect and promote confidentiality This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred. If you are currently employed by PMH, please utilize the internal application form. If you are not employed by PMH, please utilize the external application form.

What you’ll do

The pharmacist performs clinical duties including medication distribution, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and verifying order appropriateness. They also monitor patient drug therapies, provide drug information, and supervise pharmacy staff to ensure safe and effective medication management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Manitoba. A valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle are required for service delivery across the region.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Patient Counseling · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medication distribution
• Sterile compounding
• Non-sterile compounding
• Clinical drug intervention
• Drug information
• Patient counseling
• Leadership
• Decision making
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Triage
• Formulary compliance
• Supervision
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research