Employment Type: Permanent
FTE: 1.0 FTE (40hours per week)
Work Schedule: Weekdays - Dayshift
Summary of PositionReporting to the Program Manager, the Clinical Pharmacist collaborates with the primary care provider, Calgary Foothills PCN multidisciplinary team and community/external partners to provide patient-centered care for those with chronic disease and/or complex health conditions.
Key ResponsibilitiesKey aspects of the position may include, but are not limited to:
- Managing medications as part of a primary care team, including patient assessment, prescribing/deprescribing medications, ongoing monitoring and follow-up
- Conducting medication reconciliation and medication reviews
- Providing drug information and evidence-based therapeutics information to physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical teams
- Working with patients on self-management by providing coaching and education to help advance their skills, knowledge and self-efficacy in adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours that are meaningful to them
- Helping to build care plans with patients who have, or are at risk of, chronic health conditions through biopsychosocial health assessment, collaborative goal setting, applicable interventions based on patient readiness, regular follow-up and evaluation of progress
- Supporting the navigation of the health care system to connect patients and the medical home to applicable PCN, community and health system resources as needed
- Promoting continuity of patient care through effective written and verbal communication with the Patient's Medical Home and those involved in the circle of care
- Building relationships and developing the Clinical Pharmacist role within and outside of the Calgary Foothills PCN team
- Identifying clinic/community needs and create individual or group-based programs in collaboration with those partners
- Providing care through individual and facilitated group appointments
- Consulting with hospital, community and other PCN health care providers to ensure seamless care transitions
- Participating in the development, delivery, evaluation and quality improvement of health programs
- Collect data and maintain data for service indicators, progress reports and evaluations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Understanding of clinical pharmacist scope of practice within a community setting
- Expertise in active listening and motivational interviewing
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization and critical thinking skills
- Strong skills in collaborating with team members and physicians
- Maintains an individual's dignity and self-worth during all interactions
- Experience with trauma informed care an asset
- Excellent group facilitation skills
- Ability to provide evidence-based care
- Ability to work well in a team setting and independently
- Excellent computer skills are required
- Strong health assessment and documentation skills
- Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and be flexible in a very dynamic work environment
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends, when required
- Accepts, implements and evaluates change with a positive attitude
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
- Licensed with the Alberta College of Pharmacy as a practicing member
- Additional prescribing authorization required (may be completed within the first year of employment)
- MoCA certification is considered an asset
- Certified Diabetes Educator preferred
- Bilingual (English with Cantonese and/or Mandarin) considered an asset
Employment Requirements:- Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search.
If your background matches the qualifications listed above and are looking for an opportunity with a dynamic organization that is making a difference in the community, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
