The Primary Care Team Pharmacist works within an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to optimize patient outcomes. The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a resource to the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for providing primary care to patients in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Pharmacists as well as the policies and procedures of Caroline Family Health Team of Burlington.
The position requires a mature, cheerful person capable of professionally interacting with Patients, Healthcare Practitioners, Colleagues and Third-Party Individuals.
The role has a wide variety of duties and it requires effective organizational and communication skills.
Success in this position will be measured by accuracy and speed in managing the range of job activities, adaptability and ability to cope with changing priorities and stressful situations.
In this role, it is expected that the Clinical Pharmacist will behave in a confidential manner, consistent with our corporate directive.

REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

· Registration in Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required;
· Community or Hospital Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience in either clinical setting is required;
· Additional training or credentialing in pharmacotherapy (e.g., Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Asthma Educator, etc.) is considered an asset;
· Demonstrated ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team;
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
· Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
C-FHT is a Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) member. As a
part-time employee, you can join HOOPP at any time during your
employment.
For more information about our team, please see our website at
www.carolinefht.ca.
CFHT welcomes and encourages applications from people with
disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates
taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
CFHT is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, genetics, disability, age, and family, marital or
veteran status. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in
applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for
interviews will be contacted.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $58.22 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-06-3

Individual patient assessment to identify, prevent and resolve drug therapy problems. This includes conducting medication histories, medication reconciliation during transitions in care, deprescribing where appropriate, developing care plans and communicating the plan to the patient and interdisciplinary team.
Consultation based on referrals from interdisciplinary team members. Provide, on request, consultation to the physician and other team members to assist in the care of patients which may include functions listed above and/ or provision of drug information specific to the individual patient.
Provide drug information and academic detailing to physicians and interdisciplinary team members on pharmacotherapy and pharmacy related practice updates .
Enhanced provision of pharmacy services through the expanded scope for pharmacists including smoking cessation counseling and prescribing, adapting/renewing prescriptions, injection administration.
Recommend improvements to medication processes that will improve prescribing and medication safety and work with the team to implement them.
Contribution to ongoing clinical program development and evaluation.