Pharmacist I
Your Opportunity:
Peter Lougheed Centre is seeking a highly motivated and skilled pharmacist to join our dynamic team and collaborative team! As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will be responsible for direct patient care services both on clinical coverage and as part of the dispensary team (order verification), education/research activities, and providing drug information to pharmacy, nursing, medicine and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Pharmacists responsible for clinical coverage actively participate in patient care rounds, collaborate with members of the health care team and develop professional relationships with patients and families to formulate, optimize and implement a medication treatment plan. Other roles include precepting and teaching of pharmacy residents, staff, and students. To succeed in this role, the pharmacist must demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills, a strong work ethic, and excellent interpersonal skills. Proficiency in time management, organization, and problem-solving is essential to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.
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.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Pharmacist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Pharmacy
- Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 12-JUN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 22-JUN-2025
- Temporary End Date: 03-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 26
- Shifts per cycle: 104
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $54.69
- Maximum Salary: $62.88
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Advanced Prescribing Authority (APA) is required (for new practitioners; must obtain within 6 months of commencing this position). A minimum of 6 months direct patient care experience in a hospital setting providing comprehensive medication management services in a collaborative care model. Experience with computerized medication order entry and word processing. A cover letter indicating the reason you are applying to PLC Pharmacy Services and a copy of your resume is required with all applications.
Preferred Qualifications:Completion of a Canadian accredited pharmacy residency program or advanced clinical pharmacy degree (e.g. PharmD). Project, research experience, or committee work. Recent experience with training & precepting. Active membership of a professional pharmacy organization (e.g. CSHP). Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. Demonstrates critical thinking to solve problems & use evidence-based medicine in patient care. Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, & self-motivation.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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