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LTC Operations Pharmacist

CareRx Integrated Pharmacy
Kelowna, BC
$49.00 - $59.00 / hour
Experienced
Posted 23 days ago
Description

About CareRx Corporation

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 a place for you.

Position Summary:

As a Staff Pharmacist, you will report to the Pharmacy Management team. You will work alongside your professional team members and registered staff, directly supporting a group of LTC Homes and Retirement Communities.

The successful applicant will be assisting in maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice and work as an integral part of a diverse team under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager.

Compensation: $49-$59/hour

Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate's credentials and experience for the role with CareRx.

Your Day to Day:

  • Triaging orders and reviewing for drug therapy problems, therapeutic duplications, and other potential problems
  • Data entry (Kroll) in filling of new orders, reorders, medication reviews for Long Term Care and Assisted Living facilities
  • Performing final checks on prescriptions/ product checks
  • Answering questions on therapeutic inquiries from fellow health care professionals and facility staff
  • Collaborating with other health care professionals to ensure seamless patient care

What You Will Bring to the Team:

  • Licensure with the BC College of Pharmacists
  • Experience in Long Term Care Pharmacy is a strong asset but not required
  • Ability to work both in a team and independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Hard work ethic and a positive attitude
  • Motivation to learn and grow
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to quickly problem-solve while still maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and compliance with best practices

Application Process:

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit Check, Driver's Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

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