Pharmacist

CASUAL POSITION – PHARMACIST

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the pharmacy manager and/or pharmacy supervisor, the pharmacist supports the efficient daily clinical operation of the pharmacy. This includes providing quality products and services to patients and acting as a drug information resource for internal stakeholders.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and accrediting body standards. Practice pharmacy to full professional scope.
• Obtain, interpret, and evaluate physician medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Provide technical and clinical drug information to patients, nurses, and physicians, including therapeutic actions, adverse reactions, and interactions.
• Participate in clinical activities with nurses and physicians as required.
• Collaborate and delegate appropriately to pharmacy personnel, patient support programs, scheduling, and nursing teams.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless, collaborative patient care.
• Monitor patients on treatment through routine follow-ups; document and collaborate based on results.
• Initiate, review, and update documentation per Bayshore Policy and Procedure (P&P).
• Follow procedures for drug and supply procurement; maintain accurate inventory levels, including narcotics and controlled substances.
• Ensure medication quality is maintained throughout the workflow up to patient receipt.
• Report adverse events according to Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain all legally required records accurately.
• Assist in training and orientation of new employees.
• Perform and document compounding checks and double checks per P&P.
• Prepare and/or check infusion supply orders, equipment programming (e.g., infusion pumps), and compounding sheets.
• Adhere to stability, compatibility guidelines, and quality control procedures.
• Perform accurate computer order-entry, labeling, and dispensing in accordance with College of Pharmacists regulations.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, educational programs, and departmental/branch meetings.
• Understand full pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

• Experience within a specialty pharmacy is considered an asset.
  
  

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college or university
• Licensed and in good standing with the Provincial College of Pharmacists to provide direct patient care
• Injection training (asset)
• CPR certification (asset)
  
  

Other Skills And Abilities

• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Clinically focused mindset
• Experience with Kroll pharmacy software
• Strong communication skills (phone, email, and in-person)
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of working independently
• Proficient with computers (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization
• Capable of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
• Able to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  
  

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and listen
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for dispensing activities and computer use
• May be required to lift 25–50 lbs
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
• Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  
  

Primary Location

ON-Markham