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Pharmacists provide essential pharmacy services by interpreting medication orders, assessing therapeutic suitability, and ensuring medications are accurately dispensed, compounded, and labeled. Duties also involve communicating with healthcare professionals and patients regarding prescriptions and participating in safety initiatives and clinical drug trials.
Requirements
The role seeks an experienced, dynamic, reliable, flexible, and motivated individual passionate about pharmacy to work in a fast-paced environment. All activities must comply with legal, professional, and departmental standards.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Interpreting Medication Orders
- Assessing Therapeutic Suitability
- Medication Dispensing
- Compounding
- Labeling
- Communication
- Medication Use Evaluations
- Safety Initiatives
- Quality Control
- Clinical Drug Trials
- Compliance
Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Generous Vacation Entitlement
- Employer Paid Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Shift Premiums
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Pharmacist
- Kelowna General Hospital
- Pharmacy Team
- Healthcare
- Medication Orders
- Prescriptions
- Therapeutic Suitability
- Dispensing
- Compounding
- Labeling
- Medication Use Evaluations
- Safety Initiatives
- Quality Control
- Clinical Drug Trials
- Full-time
- Rotating Shifts
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 relief full-time (1.00) opportunity working rotating day, evening and night shifts until return of incumbent.
About this Location
Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a bustling city known for its stunning lake views, vineyards, and year-round outdoor recreation. Whether you’re enjoying water activities on Okanagan Lake in the summer or skiing on nearby slopes in the winter, Kelowna offers something for every season.
The city boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene, world-class wineries, and a variety of local restaurants and shops. With its blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant community, Kelowna is an ideal destination for those seeking a dynamic lifestyle with easy access to nature and amenities.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!
