
Manager, CVH Pharmacy Services
- Vaughan, ON
- Temporaire
- Temps-plein
- Promote and develop a leading edge, safe, effective and efficient medication management system in accordance with the Mackenzie Health Medication Management Framework
- Strive for standardization of medication management practices across all sites of Mackenzie Health
- Manage the staffing, recruitment, development and performance of all pharmacy staff at the MRHH and RCC sites
- Influence and motivate staff through transformational leadership and encourage effective relationships among the interprofessional teams
- Take responsibility for medication management quality improvement initiatives and risk reduction strategies in conjunction with other managers
- Develop, implement and review evidence-based treatment protocols/guidelines
- Implement and maintain pharmacy automation and other equipment relevant to medication management
- Oversee procurement of medications and management of medication backorders and drug shortages
- Investigates and addresses issues identified through medication-related safety incident reports
- Participates in quality improvement and workload measurement activities by conducting audits, tracking indicators and workload statistics and benchmarking
- Achieve benchmark quality, operational and utilization performance targets
- Develop, manage, monitor, and review financial performance of the pharmacy department
- Serve as part of the Pharmacy Leadership Team “on-call”
- Adheres to Occupational Health & Safety responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Performs workplace inspections and investigations, remedies issues and provides training/information to workers
- Registered Pharmacist, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
- PharmD or Masters preparation, an asset
- Post-graduate Pharmacy Residency Program (ACPR), preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an acute care hospital pharmacy
- Minimum of 3-5 years of recent progressive pharmacy leadership experience
- Knowledge of current evidence-based best practice pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacokinetics and their application to patient-centered pharmaceutical care
- Knowledge of NAPRA, Ontario College of Pharmacists Standards and Accreditation Canada Standards
- General knowledge of disease states, appropriate dosages, delivery techniques, formulations, routes of administration of all medications, interpretation of laboratory and clinical parameters and their application to patient assessment and monitoring
- Utilization of effective teaching, presentation, documentation & communication practices
- Understanding and interpretation of research methodology and outcomes & critical appraisal of study design
- Knowledge of health system technologies, distribution systems and their application
- Knowledge of aseptic technique & extemporaneous preparation of pharmaceuticals
- Knowledge of safe handling, acquisition, distribution & disposal of hazardous drug products
- Knowledge and utilization of credible medical information resources
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications
- Excellent written /oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and on concurrent multidisciplinary projects
- Good organizational skills including project management and maintenance of records
- Demonstrates evidence of effective leadership and management skills inclusive of:
- Financial and human resource management
- Interpersonal/communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Problem identification and resolution
- Critical thinking
- Ethical decision-making
- Continuous quality improvement
- Patient and staff safety
- Collaborates and builds capacity across the organization, develops positive internal and external relationships in an atmosphere of trust, with strong conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
- Impact and influence to inspire large numbers of staff through effective communication skills
- Organizational awareness and the ability to encourage diversity
- Results orientation with a strong commitment to innovation and ongoing process improvement
- Service and quality orientation that anticipates customer and stakeholder needs
- Developing others
- Holding self and others accountable
- Established reputation for utilizing a consultative style of leadership and for pushing status quo and helping others recognize the need for change
- Business acumen (strong financial and human resource management)
- Development of effective business plans and project proposals.
- Ability to travel between sites
- Proven attendance record.
- Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.