Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Signing Bonus Available!
About The Position
At CareRx, we are shaping the future of senior care through pharmacy services that make a real difference. As Canada’s trusted leader in specialty pharmacy services for long-term care, retirement and congregate living communities, we are committed to enhancing the health of Canadians with unique and complex medication needs. Our goal is to improve clinical outcomes and provide personalized care every step of the way. CareRx is looking for a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist to join our Kelowna team. The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist is responsible for maintaining continuity of care for clientele through collaboration between onsite physicians, nursing staff, and other health providers at long term care, supportive living, and other congregate living communities. The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist is responsible for completing clinical pharmacy activities in alignment with the Continuing Care Health Service Standards, site policies, internal CareRx policies, and the Ministerial Order for Clinical Pharmacy Services.
Requirements
- Insured and currently licensed in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
- Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the healthcare team
- Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
- Knowledge of Kroll Windows application and Microsoft Office programs
- Complete understanding of provincial regulations governing LTC homes and Retirement Communities
- Must be familiar with the provincial standards of practice established for LTC pharmacies
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with persons of varying levels of professional expertise
- Excellent time management skills
- Skilled in critical thought processes and be able to prioritize appropriately
- Must demonstrate initiative and creativity
- Self-directed requiring minimal supervision and able to work independently
- Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality
- Good listening skills and be adaptable to changes in job environment
- Dependable and responsible in the execution of job duties
- Adaptable to changes within internal work structures
- Strong presentation and teaching skills
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between long term care homes and retirement communities and CareRx Pharmacy to ensure optimal Resident care, Pharmacy Services, and Clinical support
- Travel to LTC homes and retirement communities
- Build and maintain relationships within the community to ensure ongoing collaboration and communication between home/community leadership teams and pharmacy teams to develop/maintain strong partnerships
- Complete medication reviews in currently serviced retirement communities and long-term care homes serviced by CareRx Pharmacy
- Complete all required documentation and billing processes as required by MOHLTC, College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and other federal and provincial standards and regulations
- Provide education to Residents and staff on various health-related topics including the Meds Check program and attend community-based wellness fairs and other events as required
- Conduct education sessions within Long Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities within scope of practice, as applicable (e.g. policy and procedure, web portal, eMAR, influenza protocol, etc.)
- Support CareRx Pharmacy policies and procedures within retirement communities and long-term care homes
- Complete medication audits on-site in LTC Homes and Retirement Communities as required
- Ensure regular on-site visits are made to all assigned clients
- Attend/participate in annual professional conferences and trade shows, when applicable
- Participate in the development and implementation of industry-leading clinical pharmacy service, when applicable
- Be an education, policy and pharmacy initiative resource
- Be available for special clinical team projects as required
- Complete/collaborate in the develop of medication audit follow-up improvement plans when applicable
- Works collaboratively with other team members to support applicable homes and communities
- Participate in pharmacy-related transition processes (e.g., new client transitions, eMAR transitions, etc.)
- Help with pharmacy operations/drug distribution when required
- Attend and actively participate in clinical team meetings
Benefits
- Flexible medical and dental coverage
- Signing Bonus Available!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
