Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and/or Pharmacy Supervisor, the pharmacist performs all duties necessary to support the efficient daily clinical operations of the pharmacy. This includes delivering high-quality products and services to patients and serving as a drug information resource for internal stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and accrediting body standards.
Practice pharmacy to the full professional scope.
Obtain, interpret, and evaluate physician medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and completeness.
Provide technical and clinical information to patients, nurses, and physicians regarding drug contents, usage, therapeutic actions, adverse reactions, and interactions.
Participate in clinical activities with nurses and physicians as required.
Collaborate and delegate appropriately to pharmacy personnel, patient support programs, scheduling teams, and nursing teams.
Communicate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless, collaborative patient care.
Monitor patients on treatment through routine follow-ups and document findings, collaborating with stakeholders as needed.
Initiate, review, and update documentation in accordance with Bayshore policies and procedures.
Follow procedures for drug and supply procurement, maintaining accurate inventory levels and preferred product selection, including narcotics and controlled substances.
Ensure medication quality is maintained throughout the pharmacy workflow up to patient receipt.
Report adverse events per policy.
Maintain all legally required records accurately.
Assist in training and orientation of new employees.
Perform and document compounding checks and double checks per policy.
Prepare and/or check infusion supply orders and equipment programming (e.g., infusion pumps).
Prepare and/or check compounding sheets for accuracy.
Adhere to stability, compatibility guidelines, and quality control procedures.
Perform accurate computer order-entry, labeling, and dispensing in accordance with College of Pharmacists regulations.
Participate in performance improvement activities, educational programs, and departmental/branch meetings.
Understand full pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience
Experience within a specialty pharmacy is considered an asset.
Education and Training
Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Pharmacy or a PharmD from an accredited college or university.
Licensed and in good standing with the Provincial College of Pharmacists to provide direct patient care.
Injection training (asset).
CPR certification (asset).
Other Skills and Abilities
Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Clinically focused mindset.
Experience with Kroll pharmacy software.
Excellent communication skills (phone, email, and in-person).
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of working independently.
Proficient in computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, etc.).
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Capable of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
Able to interpret various instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to talk and listen.
Frequently uses hands and fingers for dispensing activities, computer use, and equipment handling.
May be required to lift 25–50 lbs.
Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
