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 department and interdisciplinary 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;* Exercise positive leadership and ensure that essential tasks are completed to provide patient care. Participate in technical tasks as needed to support basic services.* 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 and the regional administrative team;* 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 either as pharmacist or pharmacy technical assistant;
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;
Advantages of working for the Cree Health Board: * Remoteness allowance bonus according to community and family status * Retention bonus based on years of service in the North;* Cargo bonus - amount/week to be confirmed according to the community;* Defined benefit pension plan (RREGOP)* Moving and storage expenses paid by the employer;* Group insurance plan* 3 to 4 trips out a year, depending on family status;* Housing provided - fully furnished (for family or non-family status);
Language:
- Fluent in English
- Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
Other:
- Includes on-call periods.
- This position is currently offered on a telework basis, subject to operational needs. Please note that this is not a permanent condition of the position and that the employer reserves the right to require regular physical presence in the community of Waskaganish.
