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Entry level
Posted 1 year ago
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Job Summary & Requirements
Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Clinical Pharmacist is an integral member of the Pharmacy Team. The Clinical Pharmacist is accountable and responsible for completing patient medication assessments, ensuring optimal medication therapy and minimizing potential for adverse events. They are also accountable for providing accurate medication information to the interdisciplinary team. The pharmacist promotes safe and appropriate use of medications in a multidisciplinary setting to minimize risk and optimize health care resources as they pertain to medications.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary & Requirements
Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Clinical Pharmacist is an integral member of the Pharmacy Team. The Clinical Pharmacist is accountable and responsible for completing patient medication assessments, ensuring optimal medication therapy and minimizing potential for adverse events. They are also accountable for providing accurate medication information to the interdisciplinary team. The pharmacist promotes safe and appropriate use of medications in a multidisciplinary setting to minimize risk and optimize health care resources as they pertain to medications.
Responsibilities:
- Complete patient medication assessments
- Ensure optimal medication therapy and minimization of potential adverse events.
- Review of lab information to ensure appropriate drug therapy.
- Participate in patient rounds in clinical area of practice.
- Participate in drug distribution, including accurate order entry of physician orders.
- Provide pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with acquiring relevant drug information.
- Actively reviews and provides recommendations on various document submissions relating to clinical area of coverage.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team on patient care units
- Complete appropriate medication safety audits, such as high alert medication, VTE, that align with Accreditation Canada standards.
- Participate in the education and mentoring of pharmacy students and new staff.
- Participate in the education and ongoing learning of nursing staff.
- Other duties, as assigned.
- Exhibits the core values of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Work Together, Respect All, Think Big, Own It, Care
- Registered Pharmacist, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
- Bachelor of Science or PharmD degree in Pharmacy
- Post-graduate Pharmacy Residency Program (ACPR), an asset
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting, preferred
- Knowledge of current evidence-based, best practice pharmacotherapeutics & pharmacokinetics and their application to patient-centred pharmaceutical care
- Practice continuing professional development as required by Regulated Health Professions Act
- General knowledge of disease states, such as diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease, etc.
- General knowledge of appropriate dosages, delivery techniques, formulations and routes of administration of all medications.
- Knowledge & interpretation of laboratory and clinical parameters and their application to patient assessment & monitoring
- Knowledge & utilization of credible electronic & print form medical information resources
- Knowledge of third-party reimbursement strategies
- Knowledge of health promotion & disease prevention
- Knowledge of complementary medicines & alternative therapies
- General knowledge of aseptic technique & extemporaneous preparation of pharmaceuticals
- Knowledge of multiculturalism and diversity
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications
- Understanding and interpretation of research methodology and outcomes & critical appraisal of study design
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to function as an independent practitioner
- Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision-making skills
- Highly motivated team player with the ability to collaborate across disciplines/departments/programs
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Contribute to a strong teamwork environment
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and employment record
Benefits Offered?
- No
Bonus Offered?
- No
Travel Required?
- No
Location:
- Canada
Experience:
- Entry level
Global Experience Needed?
- No
Specialized Experience Needed?
- No
Apply before:
- Apr 14, 2024
Company Overview
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Current Openings: 0
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, located in Barrie, Ontario, provides safe, high-quality care for residents across a large geographical region including Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka. The area is home to more than 450,000 residents, with half of RVH’s patients living outside the City of Barrie. As the largest health centre in North Simcoe Muskoka, RVH provides highly specialized services, and technology not found anywhere else in the region. This includes the only interventional radiology suites for minimally invasive surgeries, vascular services, advanced stroke care, as well as dedicated trauma rooms in its large Emergency department. RVH is also home to the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Heart Program, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Child and Youth Program and the RVH Regional Renal Program meaning distance is no longer a factor for residents receiving lifesaving treatment. For more information visit www.rvh.on.ca Follow us on Twitter: @TeamRVH Like our Facebook page: Team RVH Subscribe to our YouTube channel: RVHBarrieON
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