
Pharmacist
- Markham, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Under the supervision of the pharmacy manager and/or pharmacy supervisor, the pharmacist supports the efficient daily clinical operation of the pharmacy. This includes providing quality products and services to patients and acting as a drug information resource for internal stakeholders.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and accrediting body standards. Practice pharmacy to full professional scope.
- Obtain, interpret, and evaluate physician medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and completeness.
- Provide technical and clinical drug information to patients, nurses, and physicians, including therapeutic actions, adverse reactions, and interactions.
- Participate in clinical activities with nurses and physicians as required.
- Collaborate and delegate appropriately to pharmacy personnel, patient support programs, scheduling, and nursing teams.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless, collaborative patient care.
- Monitor patients on treatment through routine follow-ups; document and collaborate based on results.
- Initiate, review, and update documentation per Bayshore Policy and Procedure (P&P).
- Follow procedures for drug and supply procurement; maintain accurate inventory levels, including narcotics and controlled substances.
- Ensure medication quality is maintained throughout the workflow up to patient receipt.
- Report adverse events according to Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain all legally required records accurately.
- Assist in training and orientation of new employees.
- Perform and document compounding checks and double checks per P&P.
- Prepare and/or check infusion supply orders, equipment programming (e.g., infusion pumps), and compounding sheets.
- Adhere to stability, compatibility guidelines, and quality control procedures.
- Perform accurate computer order-entry, labeling, and dispensing in accordance with College of Pharmacists regulations.
- Participate in performance improvement activities, educational programs, and departmental/branch meetings.
- Understand full pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience within a specialty pharmacy is considered an asset.
- Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college or university
- Licensed and in good standing with the Provincial College of Pharmacists to provide direct patient care
- Injection training (asset)
- CPR certification (asset)
- Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Clinically focused mindset
- Experience with Kroll pharmacy software
- Strong communication skills (phone, email, and in-person)
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of working independently
- Proficient with computers (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization
- Capable of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
- Able to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Regularly required to talk and listen
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for dispensing activities and computer use
- May be required to lift 25–50 lbs
- Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
- Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus