LTC Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Prince George, BC - 1 day per week

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.

Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have a place for you.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist is responsible to draw from geriatric-focused clinical practice guidelines and collaborate inside multidisciplinary teams to deliver clinical recommendations and process-guidance for a residential care home to optimize for resident outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance.  The compensation is salary.  The environment is hybrid work-from-home and on-site at the care homes.  

The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist works in partnership with the clinical team, operations, home partners, and other departments in the CareRx organization.  This position is 1 day per week (Thursday) in Prince George, BC.  The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist 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. 

Compensation: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour, based on 1 work day per week salary equivalent

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.
• 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
• Authorization to Administer Drugs by Injection
• Competency with computers IE: excel, Kroll
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Self-driven and self-managed
• Accurate, precise, dependable
• Ability to drive within Prince George BC

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  

Application Process:

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. #INDHP