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Pharmacist

  • Kelowna, BC, Canada

Part-time

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Original job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pharmacist to join our Kelowna General Hospital Pharmacy Team in Kelowna, BC. If Pharmacy is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.  

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

About The Job

Pharmacists are at the forefront of healthcare, providing essential pharmacy services. Duties include interpreting medication orders and prescriptions, assessing therapeutic suitability, and ensuring medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed, compounded, and labeled.  

You will communicate with healthcare professionals and patients to resolve prescription issues, offer instructions on medication use, and participate in medication use evaluations, safety initiatives, quality control activities, and clinical drug trials. You will also ensure all activities comply with legal, professional, and departmental standards. 

This is a term specific part-time (0.40) opportunity.

About this Location

Enjoy the stunning views of Okanagan Lake with beach days and water activities in the summer, and explore the nearby mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year.

Kelowna is renowned for its world-class wineries, plus, the vibrant arts and culture scene and array of local restaurants and shops add to the city’s dynamic lifestyle.

With endless outdoor adventures, fresh local flavors, and a welcoming community, Kelowna is the perfect place to live, work and explore.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!
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Responsibilities

Interpret medication orders and prescriptions, assess therapeutic suitability, and ensure medications are accurately dispensed, compounded, and labeled. Communicate with patients and healthcare professionals, support medication safety and quality initiatives, participate in evaluations and clinical trials, and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Requirements

The posting seeks an experienced, reliable, flexible, and motivated pharmacist for a fast-paced hospital pharmacy environment. No specific education, license, or years-of-experience requirements are stated.

Skills

  • Medication Order Interpretation
  • Prescription Assessment
  • Therapeutic Suitability Assessment
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Compounding
  • Medication Labeling
  • Healthcare Professional Communication
  • Patient Communication
  • Medication Counseling
  • Medication Use Evaluation
  • Medication Safety
  • Quality Control
  • Clinical Drug Trials
  • Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

  • Employee And Family Assistance Program
  • Employer-Paid Training And Education Opportunities
  • Generous Vacation Entitlement
  • Employer-Paid Health Benefits
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Shift Premiums
  • Competitive Wages

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Categories

  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • Pharmacist
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Medication Orders
  • Prescriptions
  • Therapeutic Suitability
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Compounding
  • Medication Labeling
  • Medication Use Instructions
  • Medication Use Evaluation
  • Medication Safety
  • Quality Control
  • Clinical Drug Trials
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Patient Care
  • Legal Compliance
  • Professional Standards
  • Departmental Standards

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