• Job Title: Pharmacist
• Status: Permanent, On-site
• Location: Kingston, ON
• Closing Date: July 29, 2026 at 4:30PM ET
• Website link for posting: https://clients.njoyn.com/CL4/xweb/xweb.asp?clid=74827&page=jobdetails&jobid=J0626-0245&BRID=EX450702&SBDID=1&LANG=1
• Number of Openings: 1

Queen’s Family Health Team is looking for a Pharmacist. Come join our team!
Competition Number: J0626-0245
Position Title: Pharmacist
Employee Group: Support Staff – OPSEU Local 452 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada (On-site)
Salary: $56.81 – $60.27/Hour
Hours per Week: 35
Job Type: Permanent (Continuing)
Shift: 7 Monday – Friday Number Of Positions: 1
Closing Date: July 29, 2026

COVID 19 On-Campus Requirements
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including
contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully
vaccinated or had an approved
accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These
requirements were suspended May 1, 2022. However, they remain in effect for students, staff, and
faculty in workplaces, including hospitals, where patient care is provided and/or where the work
duties or educational
requirements of the position involve or support patient care.

Job Summary
Within the Department of Family Medicine, the Queen’s Family Health Team (QFHT) is a
multidisciplinary team of health care professionals who provide primary health care services to the
Kingston community. As an academic
teaching center, the Department trains future family physicians and conducts research in issues of
primary health care delivery. QFHT is
comprised of a number of medical practices and provides for a diverse, client centered work
environment for all its employees. QFHT provides
primary health services to rostered patients while modeling safe, efficient
and collaborative clinical processes to Family Medicine residents and other
health professional learners.

Reporting to the Clinic Manager administratively and the Lead Physician clinically, the incumbent
will practice patient-centered care to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes for enrolled patients,
as part of a team of primary care health professionals. The incumbent will provide
pharmaceutical care to patients by optimizing medication therapy and acting as a resource to the
team. The incumbent will provide regular
educational updates with respect to drug-related guidelines and evidencebased research to patients,
physicians, residents and other professional
staff within the clinic.
In partnership with patients and other health care providers, the Pharmacist uses unique knowledge
and skills to prevent or resolve actual and potential pharmaceutical-related problems and ensures
that the pharmaceutical needs of the patients are met.

Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In consultation with the interdisciplinary team, prepares therapeutic and management plans to
  improve medication management for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension,
  dyslipidemia, heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
• Actively participates in planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of chronic disease
  and health promotion and illness prevention programs and services including anticoagulation and
  medication reconciliation.
• Communicates with hospital and community pharmacists and other interdisciplinary team members to
  ensure a smooth transition for medication related care between care sites.
• Performs medication assessments/counselling for:
  o Senior patients with chronic diseases or chronic medications;
  o Patients with multiple medications with an objective of appropriate dosage scheduling and to
  manage or prevent drug related problems;
  o Recently hospitalized patients who have had medication changes.
• Provides clinic 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.
• Contributes to the education of family medicine residents/learners regarding medication safety
  and reconciliation.
• Provides patient education through individual or group sessions to help in the understanding and
  management of health issues using pharmaceuticals and therapeutic agents.
• Develops/revises policies and procedures related to medication use; participates in the
  development of medical directives.
• Conducts patient home visits when appropriate.
• Records and documents care provided within the patients’ electronic medical record.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of patient, staff and organization information.
• Maintains and develops professional competence through ongoing professional development.
• Participates in QFHT committees and program leadership, e.g. Chairs Pharmacy & Therapeutics
  Committee, member of Quality Improvement Committee.
• Undertakes other duties or special projects as may be assigned in support of the QFHT.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized university.
• Registered and in good standing, Part A, Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Community or hospital pharmacy residency completion or equivalent clinical experience.
• Additional training or credentialing in pharmacotherapy (e.g. Certified Geriatric Pharmacist,
  Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Asthma Educator, etc.) considered an asset.
• Additional training such as the Structured Practical Experience Program, Teaching Associate
  Educational Program (University of Toronto) and in Evidence-based medicine principles are
  considered an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years’ practice experience required to demonstrate competencies.
• Teaching experience will be considered an asset.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Understanding of community resources.
• Excellent organization, time management and priority setting skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer/technology (Word, Outlook, Internet) including prior
  experience and knowledge of electronic medical records.
• Willingness to update knowledge and skills through various courses, workshops and conferences.

DECISION MAKING:

• Makes decisions regularly regarding patient care within the legal scope of practice of a
  Registered Pharmacist, including but not limited to:
  o Patient medications {dose, frequency, interactions, allergies).
  o Clinic processes for prescription renewals.
  o Use of prescription writer within electronic medical records.
  o Communication of product alerts, warnings, advisories.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed
to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from
Black, racialized people, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+
persons.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are
legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all
applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code,
including those with disabilities. Candidates
requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to
contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca

To Apply:

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