Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Grey County and Surrounding …, London

Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Grey County and Surrounding Area - 0.8 FTE - 6-month Contract CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have an opportunity for you.

Position Summary

The

Clinical Consultant Pharmacist

is a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team supporting appropriate medication use for Residents in Long-term Care Homes and Retirement Communities. The Consultant Pharmacist works with the healthcare team to review medication use to identify medication-related problems and to achieve desired Resident outcomes. The Pharmacist will provide drug information, be involved in educational activities for healthcare staff and Residents, regularly attend medication management meetings and promote Resident safety.

This position requires regular travel throughout the Grey County and surrounding area, Chatsworth, Thornbury, Owen Sound, Tiverton, Hanover.

Role Accountabilities:

Act as aliaisonbetweenlong term care homesand retirement communitiesand CareRx Pharmacyto ensure optimal Resident care, Pharmacy Services, and Clinical support

Travel to LTC homes and retirement communities

Build and maintain relationships within the community to ensure ongoing collaboration and communication between home/communityleadership teams and pharmacy teams to develop/maintain strong partnerships

Complete medication reviews in currently serviced retirementcommunities and long-term care homesserviced by CareRx Pharmacy

Complete all required documentation and billing processes as required by MOHLTC, Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), and other federal and provincial standards and regulations

Provide education to Residents and staff on various health-related topics including theMedsCheckprogram and attend community-based wellness fairsand other eventsas required

Conducteducation sessions withinLong Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities withinscope of practice, as applicable (e.g. policy and procedure, web portal,eMAR, influenza protocol, etc.)

Support CareRx Pharmacy policies and procedures within retirementcommunities and long-term care homes

Completemedication audits on-site in LTC Homes and Retirement Communitiesas required

Ensure regular on-site visits are made to all assigned clients

Attend/participate in annual professional conferences and trade shows, when applicable

Participate in the development and implementation of industry-leading clinical pharmacy service, when applicable

Be an education, policy and pharmacy initiative resource

Be available for special clinical team projects as required

Complete/collaborate in the develop of medication audit follow-up improvement plans when applicableWorks collaboratively with other team members to support applicable homes and communities

Participate in pharmacy-related transition processes (e.gnew client transitions,eMARtransitions, etc.)

Help with pharmacy operations/drug distribution when required

Attend and actively participate in clinical team meetings

What You Will Bring to The Team:

Insured and currently licensed in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (RPhT), Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP), Ontario College of Pharmacists

Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the healthcare team

Effective organization, planning, and time management skills

Knowledge of Kroll Windows applicationand Microsoft Office programs

Completeunderstanding ofprovincial regulations governing LTC homes and Retirement Communities

Must be familiar with the provincial standards of practice established for LTC pharmacies

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skillsand be able to interact with persons of varying levels of professional expertise

Skilled in critical thought processes and be able to prioritize appropriately

Must demonstrate initiative and creativity

Self-directed requiring minimal supervision and able to work independently

Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality

Good listening skills and be adaptable to changes in job environment

Dependable and responsible in the execution of job duties

Adaptable to changes within internal work structures

Strong presentation and teaching skills

Must possess a valid driver’s license

"One of the things I love about the Clinical Consultant Pharmacist role is the focused time I get to spend with the residents, their families, and the health care team, which helps me better manage their medication therapy, resulting in improved quality of life and health outcomes."

Compensation Range: annually. Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience.

Location:

Location will primarily be LTC homes and retirement communities in the Grey County and surrounding area, Chatsworth, Thornbury, Owen Sound, Tiverton, Hanover.

Hours:

This is a full time position.

CareRx is committed to employment equity and a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all abilities and will provide accommodations upon request throughout the selection process.

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