Pharmacist - Family Practice Health Centre

New Position!

An exciting Regular Full-Time opportunity as a pharmacist exists in the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) which includes the Women’s College Hospital Academic Family Health Team (WCHAFHT), which is one of the largest Family Practice Units within the University of Toronto with over 40 Staff Physicians, 30 Residents and Fellows, and associated Healthcare Professionals and Support Staff. This position reports to the Executive Director WCHAFHT. 

Job Description

Patient Care:

• Collaborate with the team and patients to develop, prioritize, implement, monitor and assess comprehensive pharmaceutical care plans
• Perform medication reconciliation and best possible medication history
• Provide direct patient care through prescription counseling and communication of vital drug information/monitoring parameters
• Determine appropriate therapeutic options to resolve or prevent drug-therapy problems
• Perform pharmacokinetic consultations, therapeutic interventions, and adverse drug reaction reporting as required
• Act as a resource and serve as a consultant to physicians, nurse practitioners and other team members throughout the institution for medication management and drug information related questions
• Collaborate with external partners such as Public Health to coordinate mediation supplies and audits
• Support patient care through patient visits, interprofessional team consultations and group program

Professional Responsibilities:

• Promote evidence-based clinical practice
• Participate in WCH committees and departmental committees as required
• Participate in policy and procedure development and evaluation
• Participate in accreditation and quality related work
• Educate and update team members with respect to most current drug-related guidelines and evidence-based research through attending journal clubs and rounds

Education/Research/Quality Improvement:

• Educate and update team members with respect to most current drug-related guidelines and evidence-based research
• Participate in structured or informal teaching of pharmacy residents and students, medical resident and clerks, staff, and other learners
• Participate or lead quality improvement initiatives that will promote patient care and operational efficiencies

Drug Distribution and Quality Improvement:

• Support the team  to accurately interpret and carry out physician’s orders as written 
• Assess clinical appropriateness of physicians’ orders and facilitate changes if necessary
• Monitor all patient profiles for drug indication, effectiveness, safety and cost compliance parameters upon order entry and follow up

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required with Part A licensure
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree or equivalent required
• Completion of Pharmacy Practice Residency Program an asset
• At least 5 years work experience in ambulatory care, hospital or primary care is preferred combined with teaching experience
• Current membership in one or more professional association (i.e. Ontario Pharmacists Association, Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Canadian Pharmacists Association) is considered an asset
• Completion of certification programs such as the Geriatric Certificate Program, TEACH Certificate Program in Intensive Tobacco Cessation Counselling, etc., would be an asset for this role. Diabetes Educator Certification is strongly preferred
• Excellent clinical skills and expert knowledge of pharmacotherapy
• A strong commitment to team-based patient and family-centered care
• Skills in leadership, critical thinking, organizational and communication
• A clear understanding of their professional scope of practice
• Expertise in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all members of the health care team and partner organizations
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition, problem solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• The ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
• Knowledge of and working experience with computer systems and applications
• Some knowledge of electronic documentation of health records using an electronic medical record, e.g. PSS
•  Experience mentoring both formally and informally with demonstrated leadership skills
• Proven attendance and punctuality.
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital.
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all