Clinical Pharmacist - Internal
London Drugs INTERNAL
Full-time
On-site
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited!
Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. We are currently hiring for:
Clinical Pharmacist
London Drugs means many things to many people. As a London Drugs pharmacist, it means a community-oriented working environment that fosters professional excellence. Pharmacists are provided with a working environment that stresses professionalism. They are given the tools and opportunity to practice their profession in a well designed pharmacy, which helps optimize patient care. Pharmacy technicians and state-of-the-art technology is used to relieve pharmacists from routine tasks and allow them to concentrate on practicing pharmacy. Patient care is paramount. All pharmacists are committed to maintaining innovative patient care services.
The primary focus of this role is to lead clinical services for the pharmacy department including but not limited to patient care activities and networking with other health care providers and patient groups in the community. Responsibilities also include dispensing medication and providing pharmaceutical care to customers as part of the pharmacy team.
The primary focus of this role is to lead clinical services for the pharmacy department including but not limited to patient care activities and networking with other health care providers and patient groups in the community. Responsibilities also include dispensing medication and providing pharmaceutical care to customers as part of the pharmacy team.
Applicants must have a desire to actively engage in patient counseling, monitor patient profiles and perform drug usage reviews. There must be an interest in disease management and compliance programs as well as being involved with community seminars and workshops.
If you are looking for a challenging position in retail pharmacy and have the professionalism, commitment to excellence and drive to join our team of exceptional pharmacists, London Drugs is the place for you.
Primary responsibilities of the Clinical Pharmacist include:
- Provide a variety of clinical services to exercise full scope of practice, including but not limited to minor ailments and contraception services (MACS), medication and vaccine injections, medication reviews, adaptations, extensions, medication management, point-of-care testing.
- Promote the clinical services of the pharmacy team in the community
- Use technology appropriately and proficiently to aid in efficient delivery of clinical services
- Contribute to patient education activities in store and in the community
- Mentor other pharmacy team members to confidently deliver basic clinical services
- Keep up to date on all provincial/national pharmacy regulations and protocols.
- Knowledgeable of public vaccination programs, recommend and administer a variety of medication and vaccine injections.
- Potential for participating in media/marketing opportunities on variety of platforms.
- Seek opportunities for growth and development of clinical skills and specialty certifications.
- Participate in continuing education to maintain proficiency in all clinical services
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
- Licensed pharmacist, registered and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
- Practical experience in community pharmacy, 1 year minimum an asset
- Injection certified and comfortable administering injections to ages 4 years and older
- Clinical certifications or designations (CDE, CTH, CRE, CTE, or others) an asset
Employees must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, for day and evening shifts.
Certain positions at London Drugs place an employee at greater risk of potentially contracting Hepatitis (A and B) as a result of the nature of their job. To protect the health of our employees and customers, should you be promoted or change jobs into this position, you will be required to have a current Hepatitis vaccination in compliance with Policy No. 433. The Hepatitis (A and B) vaccination will be provided at no cost to you, and is in compliance with Provincial Workers’ Compensation or Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Please read and familiarize yourself with this policy.
If you are interested in exploring opportunities but not sure where to start, talk to your Store Manager about this posting, then submit your application on-line.
London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers' satisfaction. Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia, London Drugs' 79 stores employ more than 8,000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.