Pharmacist - Osteoporosis, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology and the Menopause Clinic

Women's College Hospital•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$53 - CA$66•Onsite

About The Position

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice. Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone. Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. Type: Replacement Duration: Up to 18 months An exciting opportunity as a Temporary Full-Time, Pharmacist reporting to the Clinical Manager. Your practice areas will include our Osteoporosis, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, and other ambulatory clinics such as Menopause Clinic. You will be involved in clinical and drug distribution functions.

Requirements

Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required with Part A licensure
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree or equivalent required
Excellent clinical skills and expert knowledge of pharmacotherapy
A strong commitment to team-based patient and family-centered care
Skills in leadership, critical thinking, organization and communication
A clear understanding of their professional scope of practice
Expertise in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all members of the health care team and partner organizations
Excellent decision making, problem recognition, problem solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
The ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
Knowledge of and working experience with computer systems and applications
Knowledge of heath record documentation within an electronic medical record
Proven attendance and punctuality.
Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Nice To Haves

Completion of Pharmacy Practice Residency Program an asset
One year of work experience in ambulatory care is preferred
Completion of Epic and/or Willow Inventory training an asset
Current membership in one or more professional association (i.e. Ontario Pharmacists Association, Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Canadian Pharmacists Association) is considered an asset
Experience mentoring both formally and informally with demonstrated leadership skills

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team and patients to develop, prioritize, implement, monitor and assess comprehensive pharmaceutical care plans
Support the patients in the program with more complex pharmaceutical needs
Perform medication reconciliation in a variety of practice settings
Provide direct patient care through prescription counseling and communication of vital drug information/monitoring parameters
Determine appropriate therapeutic options to resolve or prevent drug-related problems
Perform pharmacokinetic consultations, therapeutic interventions, and adverse drug reaction reporting as required
Contribute to the development of chronic disease management models/protocols
Assist with applications for drug coverage as required
Act as a resource and serve as a consultant to physicians, nurse practitioners and other team members throughout the institution for medication management and drug information related questions
Consultation and collaboration with team members as required
Communicate with hospital and community staff and other team members to ensure seamless care
Educate and update team members with respect to most current drug-related guidelines and evidence-based research
Participate in structured or informal teaching of pharmacy residents and students, medical residents, clerks and other learners
Participate in pharmacy education rounds as opportunities arise (e.g. journal clubs)
Carry out health promotion through group and/or individual patient counseling/education
Foster an environment of safe medication practices through systems analysis
Accurately interpret physician’s orders as written and perform final product check prior to dispensing as required
Judge appropriateness of physicians’ orders and facilitate changes if necessary
Monitor all patient profiles for drug indication, effectiveness, safety and cost compliance parameters upon order entry and follow up
Participate in on call responsibilities
Performs work within the Epic and/or Willow Inventory System
Promote evidence-based clinical practice
Actively participate in and/or generate patient oriented quality of care and safety projects and research within Women’s College Hospital as necessary
Participate in WCH committees and departmental committees as required
Participate in policy and procedure development and evaluation
Participate in accreditation and quality related work
As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.