PHARMACIST (1320)

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Reporting to the head pharmacist, the pharmacist will primarily be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients in Cree communities.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
• Proceed with order entry and pharmacological analysis of each file;
• Produce pharmacological profiles, Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Dispills Profiles when required;
• Actively participate in the department and interdisciplinary meetings
• Represent the pharmacy department as part of the CMC's daily activities to physicians, professionals and managers;
• Monitor medication dosage and follow up with laboratory tests relevant to his or her duties;
• Compile data on patients in chronic care and provide support for monitoring their drug therapy;
• Exercise positive leadership and ensure that essential tasks are completed to provide patient care. Participate in technical tasks as needed to support basic services.
• Assist the pharmacy technician with orders, particularly when there are shortages, and with the control of narcotics, controlled drugs and targeted substances by verifying/completing the necessary forms;
• Transmit any administrative question, beyond his responsibility, to the head of the pharmacy department and the regional administrative team;
• Collaborate to achieve the objectives of the department;
• All other related tasks.

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• University Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm. D degree;
• Graduate degree, Master's in hospital pharmacy is a major asset;
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec;

Experience:
• At least two years of experience in clinical pharmacy in the last 5 years either as pharmacist or pharmacy technical assistant;

Knowledge and Abilities:
• Ability to adapt and work in a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to meet the required deadlines;
• Ability of leadership, know-how and excellent interpersonal skills within his work team;
• Ability to multitasking;
• Ability of the organization and a great autonomy in the pharmaceutical field;
• Having interpersonal and interprofessional communication skills;

Advantages of working for the Cree Health Board:
• Remoteness allowance bonus according to community and family status
• Retention bonus based on years of service in the North;
• Cargo bonus - amount/week to be confirmed according to the community;
• Defined benefit pension plan (RREGOP)
• Moving and storage expenses paid by the employer;
• Group insurance plan
• 3 to 4 trips out a year, depending on family status;
• Housing provided – fully furnished (for family or non-family status);

Language:
• Fluent in English
• Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.

Other:
• Includes on-call periods.
• This position is currently offered on a telework basis, subject to operational needs. Please note that this is not a permanent condition of the position and that the employer reserves the right to require regular physical presence in the community of Waskaganish.