Pharmacist

Reference ID: 001-CATP-523

Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy

Location: Thunder Bay, ON (125 Vickers Street South, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1J2, Canada)

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancy Status: This posting is in replacement for an existing vacancy

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Compensation: $60.00 - $70.00 Per Hour

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT CATC:

AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE:

Compassion – we meet people where they are, ready to help

Accountability – we take responsibility for outcomes

Respect – we work well with others

Excellence – we deliver exceptional experiences to everyone we encounter

• Wellness: Group Benefits Plan for you and your family along with Employee Assistant Programs through TELUS Health, discounted GoodLife fitness memberships, paid time off for vacation, wellness days for illness, and mental health, and bereavement.
• Career Development: Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System.
• Preparation for the Future: Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP).
• Employee Recognition: Service Recognition Program.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Pharmacist is responsible for the appropriate and accurate distribution of medications to all patients as well as the implementation of clinical activities under the direction of the Designated Manager.

YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to the NAPRA Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacists and OCP standards of practice including but not limited to, all laws, regulations, and by-laws governing Pharmacy (e.g., audits, privacy, documentation, signage, billing, and reporting).
• Dispense medications accurately, safely, and in a timely manner to all patients.
• Work collaboratively within the scope of the pharmacist with our interdisciplinary healthcare team consisting of physicians, nurses, and medical support staff.
• Provide other clinical services (ex. medication reviews, injections, minor alignments, etc.)
• Ensure the completion of professional development activities as required by CATC and for the maintenance of appropriate skills and knowledge (learning portfolio).
• Ensure that patient care is provided according to evidence-based practices, which includes creating and maintaining a patient focused environment.
• Responds efficiently to referrals from CATC clinics and community partners.
• Provides appropriate health care information to all patients.
• Ensures all patients follow CATC clinic and pharmacy guidelines for program participation.
• Participate in clinical and community initiatives to provide the best possible patient care and position CATC as a first-class provider of addiction treatment services.
• Provide annual flu injections
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in the preparation of all patient prescriptions.
• Establish, foster, and maintain good relationships with CATC physicians and clinic staff to provide optimal patient care and encourage patient acquisition and retention.
• Ensure staff members are provided with the appropriate tools and resources required to deliver safe and effective patient care by providing guidance and expert advice to all pharmacy staff and ensuring that CATP/CATC best practice procedures and policies are implemented and respected.
• Arrange pharmacy staffing and workflow to enable members to maintain the accepted standard of pharmacy practice and to deliver safe and effective patient care including, but not limited to, ensuring that all pharmacy staff adhere to professional and legal requirements.
• Ability to maintain First Aid and CPR training up to date

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:

• Part A Pharmacist Registration with the OCP.
• CAMH Opioid Dependence Treatment Certification is preferred (required within 6 months of hire).
• Experience using Kroll Pharmacy Software is preferred.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification preferred (required within 6 months of hire).
• Injection Certification is preferred (required within 6 months of hire).
• Demonstrated patient-centered pharmacy practice skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations.
• Successful candidates will be required to submit a valid proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within the first 6 weeks of employment.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, we strive to be leaders in the industry by creating access to best-in-class treatment to the communities that we serve. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals living with the devastating effects of drug addiction. We focus on the quality of care and patient experience while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free environment. We apply a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach and strive to provide quality of care and patient experience while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free care environment. Each of our clinics offers integrated medical and pharmacy services specifically designed to engage patients in a manner that promotes the development of a strong therapeutic relationship between the patient and his/her CARE team.

Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.