Job: Pharmacist - Primary Care Network/Calgary West Central

The Calgary West Central Primary Care Network is committed to expanding capacity and improving patient access to primary care through physician support and multi-disciplinary teams. Better health outcomes, improved availability of services, more efficient use of resources, and increased satisfaction for both patients and the medical team results when primary care providers work together. Informed programs with clear goals, smart objectives, thorough evaluation and analysis play a huge part of our ongoing and future direction.

Come fulfill a major role in Alberta’s primary care reform, Making Health Happen for Calgarians. We are looking for new team members to support several innovative Primary Care community programs. Visit us at www.makinghealthhappen.com for comprehensive details on our programs and career opportunities, including:

Pharmacist

As a Primary Care Network Clinical Pharmacist, you will have the unique opportunity to dramatically impact primary care reform in Calgary. Working collaboratively with patients, physicians and other allied health professionals you will

• provide clinical services as required for challenging, complex and chronic care patients
• conduct medication reviews and provide drug education
• consult with other health care providers including family physicians and referring physicians for the identification and implementation of strategies and interventions directed by the treatment program
• train, mentor and liaise with a group of Registered Nurses

Targeted patients are the elderly; those with complex medical conditions; those on multiple medications and those on medications requiring therapeutic drug monitoring.

You will work in the Access Geriatric Health program providing pharmacy consultation for family physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and will also play a key role in the Discharge Planning program providing post-discharge management and readmission intervention/prevention.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy is required
• Licensed with the Alberta College of Pharmacists as a practicing member
• Additional credentialing or training in specialty programs (eg, Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Certified Asthma Educator) and research experience will be considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 years expertise/experience in providing pharmaceutical care.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to careers@makinghealthhappen.com, by October 15th, 2009.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job: Part time Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The RFP ( Regional Fertility Program) Pharmacy is a small but busy clinic pharmacy located inside Foothills Professional building. Hours of operation are 8am-2pm Monday to Friday. Need help for 2 – 3 days per week. Please send resumes to peggy.hemstock@albertahealthservices.ca. Information on the clinic can be viewed at www.regionalfertilityprogram.ca

Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for assisting the Pharmacists with daily operations of the Pharmacy Department.  Duties will include communications with patients and members of the health care team in the clinic, cashier duties, telephone, sending out prescriptions via courier, using the computer (prescriptions, ordering/receiving, courier etc.), assist in the processing of prescriptions and preparation of prescriptions, involvement of ordering and receiving drug orders and management of the pharmacy inventory.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have the following

• Good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff, & management.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with a high level of enthusiasm.
• Ability to relate to all levels of customers and their needs.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to work as a team player and have a team approach
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience preferable.

Resumes to: peggy.hemstock@albertahealthservices.ca

Job: Calea (Pharmacist)

Calea is the leading Canadian provider of client-focused home healthcare products & services. We are a community partner and licensed Pharmacy, providing expert solutions and support resources to healthcare professionals, hospitals, patients and their caregivers. Calea is a subsidiary of Fresenius, a publicly traded multi-billion dollar global healthcare organization. We are proud to have achieved national standards of excellence in healthcare through Accreditation Canada.
At Calea, we are dedicated to providing the highest levels of care and support to our patients, clients and partners. Employees enjoy stimulating, professional environments that provide for training/education enhancement and career development. We strive to provide a flexible work/life balance with various enhanced benefits and compensation.

• Are you a Pharmacist looking for a unique and positive work environment, which provides growth, development and continuous learning opportunities?

• Are you interested in working for a dynamic employer?

Then we have the right opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a part-time Pharmacist to work at our Calgary location 3 days/week (20-23 hours/week) in a comfortable office and cleanroom environment. Regular business hours are 7am-3pm & 8am-4pm; no evenings, nights, weekends or holidays!

** Flexibility to provide occasional vacation coverage throughout the year is required.

The anticipated start date is September 2009. During the first 3-4 weeks of employment, the incumbent must be available to work regular full-time hours to complete necessary training and orientation.

This position holds primary responsibility for coordinating daily supervision of all staff and activities involved in providing compounded IV medications to home patients, in accordance with established corporate procedures and provincial pharmacy laws.

The Pharmacist is responsible for controlling processes, to ensure that all products meet both professional and corporate standards of accuracy and quality. The incumbent will participate in departmental clinical and quality improvement initiatives, as well as assist with improving pharmacy performance.


If you are interested and qualified, we invite you to send your resume.

You must have a university degree in Pharmacy, and be licensed in Alberta; along with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

Email: humanresources@calea.ca
Fax: 905-238-9495
Visit us online: www.calea.ca

Update: Pharmacy Phone & Fax Directory

An updated version of the Pharmacy Phone & Fax Directory is available for download.

Changes in this update:

New Pharmacies

• Okotoks HC Pharmacy / 1, 74 Elizabeth Street / Phone 403-995-1080 / Fax 403-995-9543
• Shoppers Drug Mart #2449 (Aspen Landing) / 210 Aspen Glen Landing SW / Phone 403-242-1426 / Fax 403-242-1526

Corrections

• Shoppers Drug Mart Ogden / Phone 403-720-3162 / Fax 403-236-0869