Edmonton Job Posting | Pharmacy Manager

Part of Medigroup Health Services, Nolan Drugs is a well-established and progressive pharmacy located in Edmonton, Alberta.

• We have a large team of healthcare professionals that hold client care as their top priority
• We offer flexible hours, excellent work-life balance, and competitive wages
• We foster a culture of empowerment and growth

Role Description

As a Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist), you will work closely with a large multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. You will play a key role in medication safety for residents in Supportive Living, Congregate Living, and Community Support Home living environments. You will have the opportunity to work with a team that prides itself in full scope practice, which includes the support of Regulated Pharmacy Technicians, to support and encourage a focus on clinical assessments and interventions by our pharmacists. You will work collaboratively with the Director of Pharmacy to ensure a positive workplace culture and safe and effective workplace practices.

Key Responsibilities

• General pharmacist duties where required
• Provide support to pharmacy staff as required to enable completion of all required tasks
• Complete tasks and duties of pharmacist or other roles as required when necessary for staffing coverage
• Maintain ongoing collaboration and communication within the multidisciplinary healthcare team (including but not limited to: nurses, healthcare aids, GPs, psychiatrists, mental health therapists, case managers) to develop and maintain strong partnerships
• Utilize technology including live medication administration record systems to provide ongoing care to clients and support to their multidisciplinary care team
• Ensure continuing care site processes and documentation meet regulatory compliance
• Actively educate and support clients and continuing care staff while providing evidence-based direction to medication and health related needs and inquiries
• Work in a team-based model to ensure the timely and accurate processing of medication orders when required
• Ensure appropriate and complete documentation of all assessments, interventions, and clinical work
• Conduct drug errors review process and monitor for trends
• Participate in workflow review processes to achieve best practice and ensure efficient and effective processes in place
• Participate in the development of Pharmacy Policies and Procedures, including development of Standard Operating Procedures for the pharmacy while ensuring compliance with ACP requirements
• Monitor and review pharmacy policies, procedures, and practice to ensure compliance with ACP Standards of Practice
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Assist in development and implementation of quality improvement strategies
• Implement and monitor adherence to pharmacy technology best practices, including PacMed and PacVision maintenance
• Participate in the planning and provision of off-site clinics (ie Influenza Vaccines, COVID-19 Vaccines, educational programs, etc)
• Support new facility transition planning, implementation, and onboarding processes
• Support the design, organization, and implementation of “Special Projects” as required
• Supervise and provide guidance and direction to staff, and assign duties as required
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Assist in inventory management to ensure adequate supply of medication and over-the- counter products as required
• Support inventory control and annual or bi-annual inventory count processes
• Reports to Director of Pharmacy

Requirements

• Registered as a Pharmacist with the Alberta College of Pharmacists and proficient in the scope of practice of Pharmacists in Alberta (required)
• Authorization to Administer Injections (required)
• Additional Prescribing Authorization (preferred)
• Continuing Care/Long Term Care experience (preferred)
• Kroll experience (preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Kind and empowering leadership style
• A respectful attitude and compassion toward others
• The ability to remain calm and handle emergencies
• The ability to pay close attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Participation in a rotating on-call support schedule, and occasional Saturdays if required.

Applications Considered as received

Applications and questions can be addressed to Kati Strang, Director of Pharmacy, Nolan Drugs at: [email protected]