Cancer Pharmacist

Your Opportunity:

Are you a motivated and dedicated Pharmacist interested in making a meaningful impact in patient care? Cancer Care Alberta is seeking a skilled professional to join our pharmacy team at the Jack Ady Cancer Centre. In this role, you will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications for cancer patients. You will assess patients for medication related issues, contribute to comprehensive medication management plans, and help optimize therapeutic outcomes. This cancer centre based position includes participation in patient care in ambulatory clinics [and/or inpatient care], close collaboration with clinical teams, and engagement with patients and families to individualize therapy. Responsibilities include reviewing and verifying medication orders including compliance with the criteria of the Outpatient Cancer Drug Benefit Program, providing education to patients and/or families on outpatient prescriptions; monitoring drug therapy for safety, efficacy, and desired clinical outcomes; prescribing of drug therapy where appropriate; supervising technicians in the dispensing of medications and preparation of sterile products; representing the department and participating in multidisciplinary work groups, committees, special projects and programs as assigned; participating in the education and training of new staff and students; and/or checking prepared products such as oral, parenteral, chemotherapeutic, and topical medications. You may assist with special access or investigational drug therapies and support pharmacy operations through mentorship of new staff, precepting students, and providing guidance to Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians.

Description:

As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.