Clinical Pharmacist, Health Team

Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network•Calgary, AB

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network (PCN) is a collaborative group of family physicians and healthcare professionals in northwest Calgary and Cochrane dedicated to providing optimal primary care. The PCN fosters a team environment that encourages initiative, creativity, and participation in decision-making. The Health Team within the PCN includes registered nurses, clinical pharmacists, social workers, registered dietitians, and behavioral health consultants. These team members are integrated into Patient’s Medical Home locations, working from centralized clinic sites to deliver care individually and in groups. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Clinical Pharmacist will collaborate with primary care providers, the Calgary Foothills PCN multidisciplinary team, and external partners to deliver patient-centered care for individuals with chronic diseases and/or complex health conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
Licensed with the Alberta College of Pharmacy as a practicing member
Additional prescribing authorization required (may be completed within the first year of employment)
Excellent computer skills are required
Strong health assessment and documentation skills
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and be flexible in a very dynamic work environment
Accepts, implements and evaluates change with a positive attitude
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Understanding of clinical pharmacist scope of practice within a community setting
Expertise in active listening and motivational interviewing
Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization and critical thinking skills
Strong skills in collaborating with team members and physicians
Maintains an individual's dignity and self-worth during all interactions
Excellent group facilitation skills
Ability to provide evidence-based care
Ability to work well in a team setting and independently
Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search.

Nice To Haves

Experience with trauma informed care an asset
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends, when required
MoCA certification is considered an asset
Certified Diabetes Educator preferred
Bilingual (English with Cantonese and/or Mandarin) considered an asset

Responsibilities

Managing medications as part of a primary care team, including patient assessment, prescribing/deprescribing medications, ongoing monitoring and follow-up
Conducting medication reconciliation and medication reviews
Providing drug information and evidence-based therapeutics information to physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical teams
Working with patients on self-management by providing coaching and education to help advance their skills, knowledge and self-efficacy in adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours that are meaningful to them
Helping to build care plans with patients who have, or are at risk of, chronic health conditions through biopsychosocial health assessment, collaborative goal setting, applicable interventions based on patient readiness, regular follow-up and evaluation of progress
Supporting the navigation of the health care system to connect patients and the medical home to applicable PCN, community and health system resources as needed
Promoting continuity of patient care through effective written and verbal communication with the Patient’s Medical Home and those involved in the circle of care
Building relationships and developing the Clinical Pharmacist role within and outside of the Calgary Foothills PCN team
Identifying clinic/community needs and create individual or group-based programs in collaboration with those partners
Providing care through individual and facilitated group appointments
Consulting with hospital, community and other PCN health care providers to ensure seamless care transitions
Participating in the development, delivery, evaluation and quality improvement of health programs
Collect data and maintain data for service indicators, progress reports and evaluations