Cancer Pharmacist in Lethbridge

Are you a motivated and dedicated Pharmacist interested in making a meaningful impact in patient care? Cancer Care Alberta is seeking a skilled professional to join our pharmacy team at the Jack Ady Cancer Centre. In this role, you will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications for cancer patients. You will assess patients for medication related issues, contribute to comprehensive medication management plans, and help optimize therapeutic outcomes.

This cancer centre based position includes participation in patient care in ambulatory clinics, close collaboration with clinical teams, and engagement with patients and families to individualize therapy. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and verifying medication orders including compliance with the criteria of the Outpatient Cancer Drug Benefit Program.
• Providing education to patients and/or families on outpatient prescriptions.
• Monitoring drug therapy for safety, efficacy, and desired clinical outcomes.
• Prescribing of drug therapy where appropriate.
• Supervising technicians in the dispensing of medications and preparation of sterile products.
• Representing the department and participating in multidisciplinary work groups, committees, special projects and programs as assigned.
• Participating in the education and training of new staff and students.
• Checking prepared products such as oral, parenteral, chemotherapeutic, and topical medications.
• Assisting with special access or investigational drug therapies.
• Supporting pharmacy operations through mentorship of new staff, precepting students, and providing guidance to Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians.

As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacist.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited hospital residency.
• Additional Prescribing Authorization.
• Experience in cancer pharmacy care, precepting students, membership in a professional hospital pharmacy organization (CAPhO, CSHP), and participation in projects, research or committee.

The successful candidate works well within diverse teams, and maintains patient confidentiality. Strong critical thinking, time management, and problem solving skills, and compassionate, patient focused approach are essential.

Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta. Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.