Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, Long-Term Care

Neighbourly Pharmacy•Thunder Bay, ON

60d

About The Position

Janzens Pharmacy is seeking a Full-Time Consultant Clinical Pharmacist (Long-Term Care) in Thunder Bay, ON! We strive to uphold each pharmacy’s tradition of providing outstanding patient care by offering accessible healthcare with a personal touch of kindness in each community we serve. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals. Compensation listed is a starting point only and will be determined based on candidate experience. What We Offer Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of pharmacists and healthcare professionals, and administrative team to deliver comprehensive patient care, providing you with the flexibility to look after your patients while ensuring a work-life balance Prime Locations: Benefit from high-traffic retail pharmacy locations that increase visibility and accessibility for your practice, while taking advantage of nearby pharmacy and drug expertise. Flexible Arrangements: Explore various partnership models tailored to suit your professional needs and preferences. Innovative Support: Access a team that provides complimentary services, digital tools and technologies, and clinic administrative support to enhance the quality of patient care delivery, streamline operations, and close the care gap in rural communities. What We're Looking For? We are seeking enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Pharmacist (Long-Term Care) who possess the following skills:

Requirements

Strong knowledge of geriatric pharmacotherapy, federal and provincial pharmacy regulations, provincial long term care regulations, and electronic health records (EHR).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with a diverse healthcare team.
High attention to detail regarding medication orders and documentation.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple, complex patient cases.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BSc Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in Ontario.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in long-term care or geriatric pharmacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive medication regimen reviews for residents, identifying, preventing, and resolving drug-related problems.
Collaborate with residents, family members and healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
Monitor for effectiveness of therapy and adverse drug reactions and recommend dosage adjustments as necessary based on clinical parameters.
Ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations by auditing medication storage, documentation, and destruction in accordance with facility and corporate policies.
Participate in professional advisory committee or quality assurance committees to improve medication use process.
Act as a clinical resource for safe medication administration, potential side effects, and safe storage.
Educate patients and families on medication regimes.
Other duties as assigned.