Pharmacist, Long Term Care - Evening and Weekend On-Call - Hybrid

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centers across Canada that allows us to deliver medications to long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes. As specialty pharmacies, we are a team of compassionate and driven members who are collaborative and strive to bring excellence into everything we do. CareRx values taking an active role in working with our home partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Evening and Weekend On-Call support Pharmacist will support our after hours emergency calls received. This includes receiving calls from nursing homes, supporting with clinical and operational activities, completing data entry and coordination with other team members as required. Other  projects will be assigned as required.

This is a hybrid role that will require the pharmacist to spend part of their time onsite with the remainder of their day working remotely from home.

Compensation $48.00 - $58.00 per hour

The actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience for the role with CareRx.

SCHEDULE: Friday - Sunday (partial onsite support)

Benefits

• A comprehensive group benefits program
• Critical illness insurance, including Dental and Vision coverage
• Employee and family assistance program
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Life insurance
• Discounts and preferred pricing for shopping, travel, fitness, and entertainment
• Growth and learning opportunities in the areas of expertise

Your Day to Day

• Participating in phone support for nursing customers, support emergency requests / questions including computer entry, triage of new orders, clinical question management and supporting with logistical coordination questions.
• Supporting with data entry where required.
• Providing professional functions related to dispensing, including pharmaceutical care, patient counseling, professional opinions, liaising with other healthcare professionals, and documenting interventions and dialogue
• Assisting other team members with order clarification and acquiring verbal prescriptions as directed.
• Writing emergency medication supplies as required

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the British Columbia College of Pharmacists, expected to adhere to the Standards of Practice with the British Columbia College of Pharmacists
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacist experience preferred
• Experience in a Long-Term Care pharmacy environment is preferred.
• Experience with Kroll is a requirement.
• Experience with Kroll LTC modules is an asset. Experience with eMAR is an asset.
• Experience troubleshooting basic prescription and delivery questions an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.
• Permits/Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in British Columbia
• Computer-Kroll, patient care, and member service skills are required.