Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.SUMMARY:To manage the operations of the Pharmacy while on duty, including providing consultation to both customers and health care providers, practice to full scope in providing professional services, dispensing medication, and assisting in the maintenance of the dispensary.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Pharmacy and Customer ServiceAcknowledge all customers approaching the PharmacyPractice within federal/provincial, regulatory/legal requirementsEnsure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent managementProvide counselling on prescriptions, over the counter/behind the counter productsPractice to full extent of expanded scope with Professional Services, within your capabilityBe clearly identifiable to the publicEnsure accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensedCommunicate with other health care professionals within the circle of care to provide customer careMaintain all records required in accordance with legislation, standards of practice, and policyWorkflow and Inventory Management:Control access to the dispensary with respect to inventory and patient confidentialityReview and maintain Workflow Queues on a daily basisRegular review of will call’ bins, in accordance with established Standard Operating ProceduresReview of stock to identify expired inventoryOversight of current stock levels and medication orders from wholesalerEnsure all requirements for documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are met and reporting to Health Canada and regulatory bodiesOperations:Ensure entry/pickup workstations, counselling/waiting areas, and work islands reflect an appropriate image of the PharmacyInvolvement with financial reports as appropriateRead and action store communications on in-store webFile incident reports when any customer or staff medication or privacy incidents occurExperience, Skills & Qualifications:Independent thinking and decision making - makes decisions when dealing with issues or problemsPlan, coordinate and delegate assignments and provide coaching to Pharmacy colleaguesProven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example and support enterprise programsCommitment to providing exceptional customer serviceSuperior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalismStrong problem-solving skills including experience formulating and executing action plansStrong personal computing skills and knowledge of Pharmacy systems a definite assetEnsure all Health & Safety procedures are followed to provide a healthy and safe work environmentComplete mandatory training and voluntary continuing education workshops, as neededWhy work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Pharmacist - Bella Coola General Hospital

Fraser Health Authority, Bella Bella, BC

Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $51.37 - $64.19 / hour Why Fraser Health?Are you motivated to join a dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role? Are you interested in a career where you can make an impact on the well-being of others? Get to know Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services:We are a collaboration of four premier health employers Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence, and Vancouver Coastal Health and provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence patients, residents and clients committed to investing in your professional development in building an environment where you can advance your career. We currently have an exciting Casual opportunity for a Pharmacist to join our team at Bella Coola General Hospital located in Bella Coola, BC. Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, here’s why we believe you should apply: A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields.Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we build outstanding workplaces. Apply now to join our excellent team! One team, best pharmacy care, better lives. Detailed OverviewThe Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmacy services in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner; provides distribution pharmacy services by interpreting medication orders/prescriptions, assessing prescriptions for therapeutic suitability and ensuring that medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed and/or compounded, labelled and dispensing records are completed; communicates with physicians, patients, and/or other health care team members for prescription clarification and problem resolution; provides instructions to others on proper use/administration, storage and/or disposal, possible side effects of prescribed and self-selected medications; participates in the collection of data for medication use evaluation projects, implementation of dispensary based medication safety initiatives, quality control activities, contributes to internal publications and participates in clinical drug trials in accordance with established standards and procedures.Additionally, the Pharmacist functions as a Clinical Pharmacist responsible for ensuring select patient drug related problems are resolved; participates in nursing ward rounds and/or program team meetings and documents patient specific therapeutic plans. ResponsibilitiesInterprets medication orders/prescriptions and dispenses medications using a computerized medication information system, in accordance with legal, professional, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.Assesses prescriptions for therapeutic suitability by referring to standardized references such as primary drug information texts, interpreting laboratory data and/or reviewing patient specific demographics.Reviews patient profiles for any patient allergies, potential drug interactions, therapeutic duplications or contraindications; withholds medications until safety concerns are resolved.Communicates with physicians, patients, and/or other health care team members for prescription clarification and problem resolution; documents the outcome of the interaction with the prescriber.Provides instructions to others on proper use/administration, storage and/or disposal, possible side effects of prescribed and self selected medications; communicates verbally and in writing with physicians, nurses and other professionals and provides drug information using appropriate reference material.Participates in obtaining medication history from select patients and verifies any allergy information and assists with medication reconciliation process.Ensures that medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed and/or compounded and labelled and that dispensing records are completed.Provides medication counselling regarding drug therapy to patients and/or their families, as required; provides allergy assessment and discharge counselling for appropriate patients; documents patient interactions in the patient health care record in a standardized format.Reviews patient screening reports or targeted drug lists and identifies potential drug related problems based on available laboratory data.Provides basic pharmacokinetic interpretations on patients receiving targeted drugs such as aminoglycoside, warfarin and vancomycin.Participates in the collection of data for medication use evaluation projects and documents the required information; assists in maintaining adequate inventories, notes shortages, requisitions drugs and/or supplies and monitors expiry dates, reports procedural errors and participates in quality improvement activities.Participates in dispensary based implementation of medication safety initiatives and quality control activities in accordance with established standards and procedures.Maintains records for narcotic and controlled drugs, special access program drugs and departmental statistics in accordance with legal, professional and departmental standards, policies and procedures.Participates in the orientation of pharmacy students, residents, technicians, assistants and new staff members by demonstrating dispensary related functions, procedures, techniques and department equipment and by providing verbal guidance and input regarding progress, as assigned.Contributes to internal publications and participates in clinical drug trials by dispensing medications and completing associated documentation; reviews cases of reported drug adverse reactions and completes necessary documentation.Participates in staff meetings, committees and other programs as required; identifies opportunities to improve processes and/or procedures to enable safe and efficient operations and refers to supervisor and/or others.Functions as a clinical pharmacist responsible for ensuring select patient drug related problems are resolved; participates in ward rounds and/or program team meetings and documents patient specific therapeutic plans. QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCurrent registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.Skills and AbilitiesLEADS CapabilitiesLeads SelfSelf Awareness: Is aware of own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations. Manages Self: Takes responsibility for own performance and health. Develops Self: Actively seeks opportunities and challenges for personal learning, character building and growth. Demonstrates Character: Models qualities such as honesty, integrity, resilience and confidence.Engages OthersFosters the Development of Others: Supports and challenges others to achieve professional and personal goals. Contributes to the Creation of a Healthy Organization: Creates an engaging environment where others have meaningful opportunities and the resources to fulfill their expected responsibilities. Communicates Effectively: Listens well. Encourages open exchange of information and ideas using appropriate communication media. Builds Effective Teams: Facilitates an environment of collaboration and cooperation to achieve results.Achieves ResultsSets Direction: Inspires vision. Identifies, establishes and communicates clear and meaningful expectations and outcomes. Strategically Aligns Decisions with Vision, Values and Evidence: Integrates organizational mission, values and reliable, valid evidence to make decisions. Takes Action to Implement Decisions: Acts in a manner consistent with the organizational values to yield effective, efficient public-centered service. Demonstrates business acumen by efficiently and effectively identifying and managing human, capital, financial and information resources. Assesses and Evaluates Results: Measures and evaluates outcomes. Holds self and others accountable for results achieved against benchmarks. Corrects course as appropriate.Develops CoalitionsBuilds Partnerships and Networks to Create Results: Creates connections, trust and shared meaning with individuals and groups. Demonstrates a Commitment to Customers and Service: Facilitates collaboration, cooperation and coalitions among diverse groups and perspectives to improve service. Mobilizes Knowledge: Employs methods to gather intelligence. Encourages open exchange of information. Uses quality evidence to influence action across the system. Navigates Socio-Political Environment: Is politically astute. Negotiates through conflict. Mobilizes support.Systems TransformationDemonstrates Systems/Critical Thinking: Thinks analytically and conceptually; questions and challenges the status quo to identify issues, solve problems and design and implement effective processes across systems and stakeholders. Encourages and Supports Innovation: Creates a climate of continuous improvement and creativity aimed at systematic change. Strategically Oriented to the Future: Scans the environment for ideas, best practices and emerging trends that will shape the system. Champions and Orchestrates Change: Actively contributes to change processes that improve health service delivery.Professional/Technical Capabilities:Broad knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of careKnowledge of evidence-based clinical pharmacy practiceKnowledge of medication use evaluationKnowledge of research processes and methodologyKnowledge of drug distribution processes in a hospital settingAbility to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge and make decisionsAbility to supervise and provide work direction to staffAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners, as well as patients, family members and the publicAbility to organize and prioritize workAbility to operate related equipment including applicable software applicationsPhysical ability to carry out the duties of the position