Clinical Pharmacist
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Company: Mint Health + Drugs
Employment Type: Full-Time
Are you an ambitious pharmacist looking to transcend the traditional pharmacy model? At Mint Pharmacy: Blue Bottle, we operate at the intersection of high-acuity clinical care and specialized fulfillment operations.
We are looking for a clinical pharmacist who wants to master multiple pharmacy niches. You will not be confined to a single workstation; you will rotate through and lead initiatives across our Outreach, Clinical, Compounding, and fulfillment pillars. This role is built for leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy complex clinical problem-solving, and have a desire to master the operational mechanics of a high-volume pharmacy.
Key Pillars of Your Practice
1. Outreach & Clinical Expertise
You will serve as a key clinical resource for our outreach programs, including Detox and Treatment facilities
Clinical Assessments: Perform medication reviews (Med Recs), clinical assessments for clinic-dosing clients, and initial prescribing/renewals.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in daily rounds, work directly with LPNs and physicians, and coordinate care for vulnerable populations.
- Complex Care Management: Manage clinical documentation in CHR and Kroll, provide injection services, and navigate protocols for patients without existing drug coverage
2. Fulfillment Operations
Reporting to Team Lead, Operations, you will actively manage day to day operations to ensure patient safety and delivery precision, troubleshooting backlogs in real-time.
- Workflow Optimization: Lead the pharmacy workflow alongside technicians to ensure prescriptions meet delivery deadlines
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to Alberta Blue Cross Frequency of Dispense (FOD) procedures and Narcotic SOPs.
3. Compounding Pharmacy
You will have the opportunity to learn how to assess the clinical appropriateness of various compounds
- Technical Oversight: Assess compound order completeness, appropriateness, and stability.
- Workflow Leadership: Oversee the compounding assistant, ensuring compliance with cleaning logs, ingredient inventory management, and proper PPE protocols.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary contact for clinicians, patients, and external staff regarding turnaround times and formulation questions.
Core Responsibilities
- Triage & Urgency Management: Prioritize high-acuity prescriptions (OAT, antibiotics) vs. medium-urgency tasks using clinical judgment and established triage protocols.
- Problem-Solving: Lead the investigation of missing deliveries, coordinate with logistics/delivery, and handle date shifts for complex OAT tapers (Methadone/Kadian).
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to documentation and process standardization (e.g., Clinical Documentation Standards, Rx Inputting, and Compliance Checklists).
What You Will Gain
- Niche Expertise: Master the complexities of Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT), addictions and mental health, and pain management
- Operational Ownership: Move beyond just dispensing to understanding the mechanics of inventory, staffing, and logistical workflows.
- Leadership Development: Gain direct experience navigating a multidisciplinary team of technicians, production assistants, and external stakeholders
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Ambitious & Adaptable: You are not looking for a "static" role; you want to learn, adapt, and grow in a high-volume environment.
- Clinical Rigor: You have a strong grasp of clinical assessment, safe prescribing practices, and trauma-informed care
- Operations-Minded: You understand that clinical outcomes are deeply tied to operational efficiency.
- Communication Skills: You can effectively manage communication across various online platforms and documentation channels.
