At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage medication therapy and ensure patient safety.
- Company: Alberta Health Services, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic hospital environment with diverse teams and mentorship opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in healthcare while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and registration with Alberta College of Pharmacy required.
The predicted salary is between 62200 - 74800 $ per year.
Your Opportunity: Are you a skilled, motivated, and dedicated Pharmacist looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Alberta Health Services is seeking an individual like you to join our committed team at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Help us achieve our purpose of delivering an exceptional medication experience through your character, collaboration, and continuous personal growth!
You will evaluate patients for medication-related issues, contribute to comprehensive medication management plans, and help optimize therapeutic outcomes. In this hospital-based position, you will join patient care rounds, work closely with clinical teams, and build relationships with patients and families to tailor medication plans.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing and verifying medication orders
- Coordinating special access or investigational therapies
- Supporting staff development by mentoring new team members
- Precepting learners
- Providing oversight into Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians
The ideal candidate is proficient with medication order entry systems and drug information tools. You work effectively within diverse teams and maintain strict patient confidentiality. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and an empathetic approach are essential. Effective time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities are key to success. Excellent English communication skills are required, along with a commitment to personal and professional accountability.
Physical aspects of the role include visual acuity, time at computer workstations, and occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling. AHS Pharmacy Services offers extensive opportunities for professional development, career growth, and continuing education. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference every day.
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 and/or post-baccalaureate PharmD program
- Additional Prescribing Authorization at time of hiring or within the first year of employment
- Experience in relevant clinical areas, precepting learners, membership in a professional hospital pharmacy organization, and participation in projects or committee work is an asset
- At least 1 year of recent experience in hospital pharmacy settings within the last 2 years
Pharmacist I in Red Deer employer: Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services is an exceptional employer that prioritizes patient care and quality improvement, making it a rewarding place for professionals in the healthcare sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, collaborative work culture, and a focus on meaningful impact, this role offers unique opportunities to lead initiatives that enhance patient relations across the province. Located in Alberta, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous learning.
