Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Vancouver Island - 10k Sign-On Bonus

About CareRx Corporation

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes, assisted living facilities, independent living, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner.  We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist (CCP) is responsible to draw from geriatric-focused clinical practice guidelines and collaborate inside multidisciplinary teams to deliver clinical recommendations and process-guidance for a portfolio of residential care, assisted living, and independent living homes to optimize for resident outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance.  This is a Full-Time position with flexibility and opportunity to work-from-home and on-site from the care homes.  Training is provided.

The CCP works in partnership with the clinical team, operations, home partners, and other departments in the CareRx organization.  The CCP is responsible for completing clinical pharmacy activities in alignment with the Residential Care Regulations, Community Care & Assisted Living Act, site policies, and internal CareRx policies. #INDHP

COMPENSATION: $52.50 to $57.50 per hour (Paid as a semi monthly salary with a 5 day work week) 

Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience for the role with CareRx.

Your Day to Day:

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in alignment with the Residential Care Regulations, Community Care & Assisted Living Act, site policies, and internal CareRx policies.
• Carryout medication reviews every six months, complete med cart and med room audits quarterly, lead and participate in Medication Safety and Advisory Committee (MSAC) meetings twice yearly to client sites
• Offer and provide education and delivery education for nurses and the elderly when required.  
• Participate in influenza and COVID preparedness activities -- obtaining dose-appropriate Tamiflu orders and coordinating and carrying out on-site clinics in partnership with nurses at residential care and retirement homes.
• Develop collaborative practice networks with physicians, nursing staff, health care aides, case managers and other healthcare providers.
• Follow and adhere to internal policy and processes established by the Clinical Department and the broader organization.
• Maintain resident and employee confidentiality in accordance to organizational policy and professional / legal obligations 
• Support best practice medication management processes.  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other care practitioners such as dieticians, social workers with a focus on optimizing medication therapy and wellness. 
• Serve as a representative and leader of the medication management aspect of CareRx services at the homes. 

What You Will Bring to The Team:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of BC
• Residential Care/Assisted Living Pharmacy experience an asset  - Training provided!
• Authorization to Administer Drugs by Injection
• Competency with computers IE: excel, Kroll
• Self-driven and self-managed
• Dependability
• Ability to drive on Vancouver Island IE: Nanaimo, Courtenay, Duncan, Ladysmith, Campbell River

Qualities for Success: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Curiosity to develop your career in the geriatric-focused, specialty pharmacy sector of pharmacy  

What you will love about working for CareRx:

• Professional Licensing and Insurance reimbursement
• RRSP Matching 2% after 1 year of Full time employment
• Perkopolis Employee Discount Program
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
• Continuing Education and Professional Development
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Employee Recognition and Service Awards
• National Culture Events (Holidays, Team Lunches, Contests, Wellness)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Internal growth opportunities

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