WFHT Part-Time Pharmacist Job Post Summary
Woodbine Family Health Team is a dynamic team of professionals including 5 Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian, Registered Nurse, Mental Health Counsellor, Respiratory Therapist, and administrative support.
We are currently looking for 1 Part-Time Pharmacist to work with our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be in assessing patient’s needs, provide care and establishes strong communication pathways between patients, family physicians, specialists and other community resources.
Full and detailed job description is included for your reference.
Please forward your most recent resume with a cover letter to
Suzy Domanj
Executive Director
domanjs@woodbinefht.ca or fax to 416-342-5148
Thank you for all who apply. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Position Summary: Pharmacist Part -Time
As a key member of the Woodbine Family Health Team (WFHT) the Pharmacist, will be part of an inter-professional health care team. Part-time Pharmacist will support patient care by delivering and implementing programs that will optimize patient use of medication. The pharmacist will be involved in health promotion initiatives and will also provide physicians and other team members with consultive services and education.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Duties of the Pharmacist will involve both Clinical and Administrative. You are encouraged to operate within the full scope of practice and to work cooperatively with all members of the health care team and physicians in the promotion of patient health and prevention of disease. Our model is patient-centered as such, some coverage in the evenings may be required.
Responsibilities
As a registered and licensed pharmacist, you will:
· Identify and resolve medication related questions and queries that will contribute to treatment and care plans for all referred patients
· In consultation with primary care providers, prepare therapeutic and management plans with patients
· Monitor and follow up pharmacotherapeutic treatment and plans
· Collaborate with team members to improve medication management for various disease and condition types
· Share results of assessment and intervention with physicians and team members
· Provide physicians and team members with current information and guidelines on new drugs, contraindications, therapeutic use of drugs, and other information to assist in the provision of quality, evidence-based care to patients
· Apply self-management strategies to encourage the development of an engaged patient
· Develop, update and maintain education resources for patients and for providers
· Participate in individual and group education sessions for patients and providers
· Collaborate with FHT team in delivering chronic disease management and health prevention programs
· Develop programs or workshops at times and locations appropriate for patients
· Establish policies for standard procedures for medication management, including those situations where there is new information on medications
· Recommend improvements to the medication use process at the practice sites to enhance safety and efficiency (e.g., handling of samples, administration of medications, documentation, etc.)
· Facilitate referrals to other services as well as communication and networking between the primary care practice and hospital or home care
· Perform other related duties as assigned by Executive Director
· Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures
· Work in compliance with Health and Safety laws adhering to safe work practices and procedures established by the WFHT
· Ability to adjust language and terminology appropriately to suit the individual or group (including cultural sensitivity)
· Autonomous and able to function with minimal supervision
· Ability to prioritize, manage time and be flexible in an active work environment
· Model the values and strategic goals of the WFHT
· Maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills on a regular basis
· Work toward the principles of the inter-professional/collaborative model of care
· Other duties as required
Education/Specific Job Requirements:
· Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Science (Pharmacy)
· Licensed in Ontario to practice pharmacy
· Completion of hospital pharmacy residency, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent experience is a definite asset
· Community or Hospital Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience in either setting is required; Prefer 1 to 2 years working experience in community-based or hospital based clinical team delivering related services
· Strong interpersonal, problem solving, organizational and communication skills
· Experience in providing exceptional patient centered care and evidenced-based unbiased drug information
· Knowledge and experience in pharmacotherapy, community health, public health sciences and chronic disease management
· Experience in working within an interprofessional health care team
· Experience or interest in anticoagulation management and small group patient education is a definite asset
· Knowledge of and working experience with computer systems and applications
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the FHT’s multi-disciplinary team
· Police Record/Vulnerable Sector Check
Experience:
· 1 to 2 years clinical working experience
· Proficient understanding of computer systems and applications (i.e: Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· EMR (Electronic Medical Record) experience an asset (Practice Solutions (PSS))
· Experience working with chronic disease management including Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD
· Experience working with seniors to support their health management
· Experience in the facilitation, design and implementation of group education programs
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Up to 20 hours per week, between 9am and 8pm with an occasional Saturday morning if required
• Work with staff, volunteers, students and members of the community from variety of educational backgrounds and approaches
Note: The above is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this role. Pharmacist may be assigned other related duties in consultation with the Executive Director.