Pharmacist

• Participates in relevant rounds and care conferences to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing decisions are made, patient outcomes are monitored and adverse drug events are prevented
• Identifies, prevents, and resolves drug-related problems by conducting medication reviews, and developing and monitoring patient care plans. Communicates patient care plans to the interprofessional team, patient, family and/or Substitute Decision Maker
• Ensures continuity of care by conducting the formal process of medication reconciliation when patients are transferred to or discharged from Baycrest
• Ensures appropriate and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications to designated hospital programs
• Participates in departmental medication management projects and Pharmacy clinical programs
• Provides education to pharmacy students as per the requirements of the Faculties of Pharmacy (University of Toronto and University of Waterloo)
• Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained to enhance medication and patient safety

• Current license to practice as a Pharmacist from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience
• Hospital Pharmacy Residency from an accredited institution or postgraduate Doctor of Pharmacy Degree preferred
• Experience in Health Information Systems management, i.e. Meditech
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team, and navigate multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of Electronic Health Records and integration with Pharmacy automation
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Well-developed critical appraisal, critical thinking skills and an approach to work that is detail oriented and analytical
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
• Self-motivation, excellent communication and organization skills required

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