Drug Distribution Coordinator - BC Cancer - Abbotsford

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to day-to-day operations for the inpatient and outpatient distribution services, in-patient and out-patient dispensaries, including the preparation, handling and distribution of intravenous chemotherapy, intravenous additives, and total parenteral nutrition.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to quality assurance in all aspects of drug distribution.
• Coordinate preparation of period-end workload and financial statistics for drug distribution.
• Participate on Vancouver Centre and Abbotsford Centre committees pertaining to drug distribution.
• Liaise with other Cancer Centre pharmacists relating to distribution matters.
• Coordinate the production of financial, statistical and clinical reports via departmental computer system and standard software applications.
• Provide input to the Pharmacy Professional Practice Leader regarding staff work performance, hiring and disciplinary matters within the drug distribution section of the department.
• Coordinate daily work direction to the technicians in conjunction with the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and to staff pharmacists, and oversees the monthly scheduling for these staff members.
• Coordinate training of new Pharmacy staff in matters relating to the computer system and drug distribution safe handling of chemotherapy.

• Current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of B.C.
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency.
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in a hospital pharmacy, including at least two (2) year’s experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Completion of the Canadian Hospital Association course in Hospital Department Management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Pharmacy Computer Systems or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Agency.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

• Knowledge and competency in aseptic techniques, use of biological safety cabinets, procedures for safe handling of cytotoxic drugs, strategies for drug information provision and critical review of medical/paramedical literature, and strategies for individualizing drug therapy in patients.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

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