Job Description

Position Summary:

This is a fully clinical position without dispensing duties. Hours are Monday to Friday days only. 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. This position can either be part time or full time depending on applicant’s availability. 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.

Your Day to Day:

• Act as the main representative for our contracted operators
• Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in alignment with Continuing Care Service Standards, Site Policy, Internal Polices and the Ministerial Order of Clinical Pharmacy Services
• Perform annual and quarterly medication reviews, hospital discharge medication reconciliation, Tamiflu prophylaxis prescribing, etc.
• Create collaborative practice networks with physicians, nursing staff, health care aides, case managers and other healthcare providers
• Provide educational in-services when required
• Follow and adhere to internal policy and processes established by the Clinical Department
• Submit clinical service documents to the clinical administration department within 48 hours of completion
• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality in accordance to organizational policy and professional / legal obligations
• Support best practice medication management processes
• Adheres to organization and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, other health practitioners, as well as patients and family members.
• Aid in operational activities through coordinated service delivery, supporting site to pharmacy communications, and ensuring continuity of care for patients.
• Assist in the coordination of payments on account when necessary
• Provide on call services within the team rotation
• Other duties as assigned

Please apply to the position here: Clinical Consultant Pharmacist Lethbridge