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The Pharmacist I provides direct patient care in acute and emergency settings while managing medication therapy and drug distribution. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and facilitate smooth transitions between care settings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and be registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacy. At least one year of recent direct patient care experience within the last three years is required.
Working hours
39 hours per week
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication therapy management
- Drug distribution
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Additional prescribing authorization
- Acute care
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Compounding
- Packaging
- Time management
- Evidence-based medicine
- Computer literacy
- Clinical assessment
- Lab ordering
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Pharmacist
- Alberta Health Services
- Acute care
- Emergency department
- Medication therapy
- Drug distribution
- Interdisciplinary team
- Additional Prescribing Authority
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Compounding
- Packaging
- Alberta College of Pharmacy
- Prac ID
- Lab ordering
- Rural hospital
- Evidence-based medicine
- Clinical practice
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a member of the Alberta Health Services Pharmacy Services team, the Pharmacist I will provide high quality direct patient care for acute care and consultative care for patients in the emergency department. This position clinically supports Edson patients. The Pharmacist I supports drug distribution functions with the technician and/or assistant team at the site. The Pharmacist will also actively participate in interdisciplinary patient care teams and rounds; collaborate with patients, physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care; utilize Additional Prescribing Authorization to optimize patient medication regimens; optimize therapy for acute and chronic disease management; empower patients in managing their medical conditions through promotion of healthy lifestyle choices, education and direct patient care; facilitate smooth transitions between care settings; actively participate in professional practice development and growth with support from dedicated Clinical Practice Leaders and pharmacy managers. The pharmacy team in the NE Zone also offers support to other teams across the zone as required.
Description:
As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.
Classification: Pharmacist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Primary Location: Edson Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 12-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 5 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $59.76 Maximum Salary: $68.71 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacist.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Qualified candidates are licensed to practice pharmacy within Alberta; have Additional Prescribing Authority (APA) or willingness to complete in 1 year; have a Prac ID for lab ordering; and have recent direct patient care experience (at least 1 year within the last 3 years).
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent Rural Hospital experience working with multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work effectively both in a team environment as well as independently. Ability to use evidence-based medicine in direct patient care. Demonstrates computer literacy skills, good time management, capable of making decisions, working independently & cooperatively in team environments.
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