Position Type:      Full-time Permanent Job Share
Hours:                    21-28 hours per week:   
                                       Monday and Tuesday 8:30am-5:30pm, Wednesdays 8:30am-12:30pm
                                       or Wednesdays 8:30am-12:30pm, Thursday and Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
 

Job Summary
Southwest Middlesex Health Centre is a teaching clinic providing primary care in Mount Brydges, Ontario.   We are looking for a pharmacist to provide leadership and direct clinical support to patients by collaborating with them, their families and other health care providers. This individual would be responsible for the safe provision of prescription and non-prescription medications, and would assist in the educational process of medical students and residents, while providing direct supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.
 

Responsibilities / Daily Tasks

• Counsels Patients

  • Conducts medication reviews and health management consultations
  • Participates in the resolution of complex drug-related issues by assessing and consulting with the patient and physician and makes recommendations to resolve the issue
  • Identifies and discusses the management of possible side effects of medications
  • Discusses possible drug interactions

  • Confirms patients’ understanding of their medication

• Prepares Prescriptions
  • Dispenses medications in accordance with the standards set by the OCP by reviewing and interpreting doctor’s orders
  • Evaluates prescriptions by ensuring their authenticity
  • Identifies, resolves and prevents medication-related issues/risks
  • Selects appropriate medication
  • Completes a final check to ensure accuracy
  • Reviews and extends prescriptions refills when considered appropriate
  • Updates patient profiles in PharmaClik software system as required

• Provides pharmacological information by addressing questions and requests from health care professionals

• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with Health & Safety regulations, SMHC policies and procedures, the Ontario College of Pharmacists regulations and the Narcotics and Controlled Drug Act regulations

• Legally responsible for direct clinical supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants

• Acts as a resource for clinic staff and assists in training staff

• Supports centre teaching requirements by training pharmacy students and pharmacy technician students

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

• Assesses patients to determine if self- medication is indicated

• Performs other related duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be registered, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) and injection certified

• Training in minor ailments, and able to prescribe for minor ailments

• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a pharmacist within a clinical setting

• Commitment to uphold ethical, legal and professional responsibilities

• Current pharmacological knowledge, and ongoing attendance of educational workshops and/or training

• Working knowledge of PharmaClik software and Microsoft Office software

• Completion of all mandatory training (e.g., WHMIS, Health and Safety) and CPR certification

• Excellent communication skills -- both verbal and written

• Patient-focused

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

• Knowledge of third-party insurance drug plans

• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work and participate in a team environment with other health care professionals, patients and the community

• Excellent judgement and ability to analyze information and situations

Benefits of the role

• Hourly rate of $51.00

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Company matched registered retirement plan

• 3 weeks of vacation

• Ability to pick up additional shifts

• No evening or weekend work