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­­Pharmacist (Permanent, Full-time)
Location: Edmonton, AB

Positions: 1

ARTARx’s vision is to create a unique pharmacy environment in Canada that supports its pharmacy team members to practice to the full extent of their clinical scope without the retail/commercial burden of a traditional community pharmacy. This is the only pharmacy of its kind in Canada as it will be the first vertically integrated pharmacy that looks after the health needs of its own plan members.

ARTARx will enable the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA) to combine plan design with self-administration of the benefit program with the ability to render pharmacy services directly to members in an environment where proceeds from the operation are fully reinvested into the plan for the benefit of the health of its members.

Life at ARTA:

The Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA) is a vibrant organization made up of 31,000 retired educators and like-minded professionals and is served by an equally engaged team of staff. Created by teachers, we are an Alberta-based not-for-profit linked by a common purpose – to ensure a healthy, active, engaged, and vibrant lifestyle for our members in their retirement.

Our culture encourages our members and our employees to live an enhanced quality of life. As a Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice, office perks include a staff wellness program, generous time off, and professional learning opportunities. This culminates in a workplace where we can thrive together.

A rapidly growing organization, ARTA provides an environment where individual contribution is expected and teamwork is encouraged, and where our core values are of the utmost importance. If you have a strong passion for making a difference in people’s lives, are a creative team player, and enjoy building strong relationships with those around you, then we invite you to apply to join our exciting organization.

Overview:

Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations, the Pharmacist, will collaborate with pharmacy staff in the performance of day-to-day dispensary operations and the performance of strategic member health programs and services offered by the pharmacy, delivering the highest quality service to ARTA members.

What you will do:

Pharmacy

• Work in collaboration with our client’s health care providers to review prescription orders for clinical appropriateness and patient safety.
• Support the achievement of customer health goals and business growth with superior clinical service.
• Supervise the pharmacy team members in the dispensing operation of ARTARx in accordance with ACP’s Standards of Practice and Provincial legislation.
• Lead in the performance of health promotion programs and services that promote the achievement of member health goals and knowledge.
  • Chronic health conditions education seminars and articles.
  • Travel and preventative vaccination programs and services.
  • Provision of health care plans and medication management and appropriate follow up consultation.
• Ensure customer privacy in distribution of medications and provision of clinical services.
• Prescription and over-the-counter inventory management.
• Support the future of the pharmacy profession, as a practicum site for University of Alberta Pharmacy program.
• Perform pharmacy services at ARTARx that met or exceed the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) Standards of Practice.

What you will have:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Authorization to administer drugs by injection and additional Prescribing Authority are required.
• Registration in good standing with ACP.
• Previous pharmacy experience in community or hospital. Experience in a central-fill, or mail-order pharmacy an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, decision-making and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and a strong sense of professionalism.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency in KROLL Pharmacy Management system is essential.
• Previous experience with vial and/or pouch filling pharmacy automation an asset.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to kbrown@arta.net.  Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out for further information. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Due to the vulnerable population we serve, employees are encouraged to follow public health recommendations, including staying up to date with vaccinations such as flu and COVID-19. However, vaccination is not a condition of employment.