Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Reporting to the head pharmacist, the pharmacist will primarily be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients in Cree communities.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
• Proceed with order entry and pharmacological analysis of each file;
• Produce pharmacological profiles, Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Dispills Profiles when required;
• Actively participate in the morning meetings
• Represent the pharmacy department as part of the CMC's daily activities to physicians, professionals and managers;
• Monitor medication dosage and follow up with laboratory tests relevant to his or her duties;
• Compile data on patients in chronic care and provide support for monitoring their drug therapy;
• The technical tasks involved in preparing medications must be carried out by the clinical pharmacist in the absence of a trained pharmacy technician;
• Assist the pharmacy technician with orders, particularly when there are shortages, and with the control of narcotics, controlled drugs and targeted substances by verifying/completing the necessary forms;
• Transmit any administrative question, beyond his responsibility, to the head of the pharmacy department;
• Collaborate to achieve the objectives of the department;
• All other related tasks.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• University Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm. D degree;
• Graduate degree, Master's in hospital pharmacy is a major asset;
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec;
Experience:
• At least two years of experience in clinical pharmacy in the last 5 years;
Knowledge and Abilities:
• Ability to adapt and work in a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to meet the required deadlines;
• Ability of leadership, know-how and excellent interpersonal skills within his work team;
• Ability to multitasking;
• Ability of the organization and a great autonomy in the pharmaceutical field;
• Having interpersonal and interprofessional communication skills;
Language:
• Fluent in English
• Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
Other:
• Includes on-call periods.
