Original job description
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist to join our Kamloops Northshore Urgent & Primary Care Center Pharmacy Team in Kamloops, 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
The Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services to patients of the primary care network. As a member of an inter-professional team this position works directly with patients and members of the primary care health team to develop patient-specific therapeutic plans based on chart review, patient information and assessment of clinical responses.
Embracing a patient-centered approach, this position provides comprehensive medication management and pharmaceutical care by monitoring the medical condition(s) and ongoing drug therapy for effectiveness, adherence, adverse reactions, drug interactions and therapeutic, chemical and laboratory incompatibilities. The Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist identifies and resolves actual and potential drug therapy problems in collaboration with the patient and other members of the primary health care team and communicates pertinent findings, recommendations and plans to the patient and appropriate healthcare practitioners.
This is a Relief Full Time (1.00) opportunity, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00 and will provide coverage until the return of the incumbent.
About this Location
Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together.
This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months.
The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!
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Responsibilities
Provide clinical pharmacy services and comprehensive medication management to primary care patients, developing patient-specific therapeutic plans based on chart reviews, patient information, and clinical assessments. Monitor medication effectiveness, adherence, adverse reactions, interactions, and incompatibilities; resolve drug therapy problems collaboratively and communicate findings and recommendations to patients and healthcare practitioners.
Requirements
The posting seeks an experienced, reliable, flexible, and motivated clinical pharmacist who can work in a dynamic, fast-paced primary care environment. It does not specify required education, credentials, or a minimum number of years of experience.
Skills
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Patient Assessment
- Chart Review
- Therapeutic Planning
- Medication Monitoring
- Medication Adherence
- Adverse Reaction Monitoring
- Drug Interaction Assessment
- Drug Therapy Problem Resolution
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Communication
- Clinical Recommendation Communication
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
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Primary Care
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Primary Care Network
- Interprofessional Team
- Patient-Centered Care
- Chart Review
- Patient Assessment
- Drug Therapy
- Medication Effectiveness
- Medication Adherence
- Adverse Reactions
- Drug Interactions
- Therapeutic Incompatibilities
- Chemical Incompatibilities
- Laboratory Incompatibilities
- Drug Therapy Problems
- Clinical Recommendations
- Urgent and Primary Care
