Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Antimicrobial Stewardship - Richmond Hospital

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $53.31 - $66.63 / hour.
Job Summary

Are you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills? We have the perfect Part Time opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Antimicrobial Stewardship to join our team at Richmond Hospital located in Richmond, BC.

Who are we?

We are a collaboration of four premier health employers: Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence, and Vancouver Coastal Health, providing an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence, committed to investing in your professional development.

As a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, you will provide the following services to our patients & colleagues:

• Consult with internal and external health care professionals on the application of advanced theory to the delivery of pharmaceutical care.
• Provide clinical direction on complex cases using evidence-based evaluations to assess drug therapies and patient medical histories.
• Participate in patient education and discharge consultations, providing recommendations in the planning and treatment assessment policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions.
• Identify and initiate clinical drug research.
• Prepare case studies and articles for submission to professional journals.
• Conduct pharmacological education or in-service sessions.
• Represent the department on multidisciplinary care committees and at external events.

To join us, you will need:

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program.
• Post-graduate Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
• One (1) year's pharmacy experience in the designated specialty area.

Our pharmacy team aspires to improve and achieve the best possible care for our patients and enhance their quality of life.

Here’s what we have for you:

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast-growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields.
• Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health as an exceptional place to work.

Apply now to join our diverse team.

One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Coordinator, AMS, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, AMS implements and plays a major role in planning the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. Responsibilities include:

1. Planning, implementing, and regularly assessing site-based AMS Programs; collaborating with project team members, medical and nursing staff, and providing leadership to pharmacy staff.
2. Identifying target areas of antimicrobial drug usage for further evaluation by reviewing historical patterns of use.
3. Monitoring antimicrobial drug-utilization data records for reporting and analysis.
4. Developing and implementing AMS policies, procedures, and standards.
5. Conducting antimicrobial medication use evaluations to support research initiatives.
6. Developing communication materials relating to the AMS Program.
7. Maintaining expertise in applicable pharmacy areas.
8. Educating staff in the interpretation and application of published clinical literature.
9. Participating in the development of clinical pathways and therapeutic protocols.
10. Representing Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services on multidisciplinary committees.
11. Participating in quality improvement activities.
12. Maintaining a variety of records and preparing reports on activities.
13. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Certificate of completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program supplemented by two (2) years' recent, relevant hospital pharmacy experience including one (1) year's pharmacy experience in antimicrobial stewardship.

Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice.
• Knowledge of pharmacoeconomic evaluation.
• Knowledge of research processes and methodology.
• Knowledge of hospital and pharmacy information systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, implement, organize, problem-solve, and manage projects.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and facilitate learning.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce.

Together, we are the heart of health care.