Pharmacist, Pharmacy Hospital

• 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 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)
• Provides oversight and direction for pharmacy technician(s)
• Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained to enhance medication safety and patient safety

• Current and valid 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 Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
• Demonstrated expertise in the provision of pharmaceutical care
• Self-motivation, excellent communication and organization skills required
• Computer skills that include the ability to work with Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word & Outlook
• Experience with Meditech preferred
• Well-developed critical appraisal, critical thinking skills and an approach to work that is detail oriented and analytical
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team

• % Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

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