Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy at Brightshores Health System

Categories: Allied Health Professionals

Location(s): Owen Sound

Types: Full TimeTemporary

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE AUGUST 2027)

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $48.21 – $64.50

Reporting to the Manager of Pharmacy, pharmacists at Brightshores Health System’s Outpatient Pharmacy practice to their full scope, delivering exceptional pharmacy services and collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. In this role, you will assess prescriber orders for therapeutic appropriateness, considering indication, dosage, drug interactions, and other clinical factors. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the work of Registered Pharmacy Technicians and supporting patients during transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Proven experience in medication reconciliation, resolving drug therapy problems, and promoting safe, effective medication use
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a collaborative approach to working within an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as per departmental scheduling
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Familiarity with Kroll Pharmacy Management Software and Cerner Information Systems
• Certification in Diabetes Education (CDE) and/or Geriatric Pharmacy (BCGP)