Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Preadmission Clinic

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$49 - CA$61 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services to the inpatient Surgical wards and Surgical Pre-Admission Clinic, with cross-coverage to other areas as required.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent required
• Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada required
• Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) required
• Hospital pharmacy practice experience with patient-centered care experience is a requirement.
• Experience in an inpatient acute care setting is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Hospital Pharmacy residency an asset
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset

Responsibilities

• Conducting best possible medication history (BPMH) interviews and performing medication reconciliation
• Reviewing and dispensing all doctors’ medication orders for appropriateness
• Identifying, resolving and preventing drug therapy problems with the patient and health care team
• Monitoring drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence-based medicine/guidelines
• Following-up on medication incidents and promoting safe medication practices on the unit
• Responding to drug information questions; providing patient education; facilitating hospital discharge; and providing direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff
• Facilitating and supporting clinical teaching and research activities within the department, while exemplifying UHN’s values

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level