Position: Pharmacist Status: Full Time 1.0 FTE (35 hours per week), Permanent
Location address: 366 Main St. East, Brampton, ON.
Work location: Hybrid - Minimum of 2 days a week on site. May include travel to and working on site at partner organizations. Ability to reliably commute is a requirement.
Schedule: Monday to Friday. Day Shift.
Pay: $100,000 to 108,000 annually
Queen Square Family Health Team (QSFHT) provides accessible, equitable, patient-centered primary care to its local community. A talented, interdisciplinary team works collaboratively with Queen Square Doctors, and together, we serve 35,000 patients annually. We offer a wide range of programs and services including diabetes care, seniors’ wellness, palliative care, mental health, maternal and children’s health, and gender affirming care. We are a founding member of the Central West Ontario Health Team. We are proud of our continuing role in the health system as active seekers and participants in collaborations and partnerships that serve the diverse needs of our patients, clients, and team members.
We are seeking a full time Clinical Pharmacist to support patient care delivery and lead the implementation of programs that advance safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use. The pharmacist will serve as a trusted resource to physicians and interprofessional team members, offering consultative services, education, and evidence-informed guidance that enhance both patient health outcomes and provider expertise.
QSFHT is deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We especially welcome applications from Black, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples of North America, Persons of Colour, Women, Persons with Disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and perspectives.
As a patient-centred organization dedicated to accessible care, some evening or weekend coverage may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
As a registered and licensed clinical pharmacist you will:
- Prepare and optimize evidence-based, guideline-directed medication therapies and management plans in collaboration with family physicians and patients.
- Monitor and follow up on pharmacotherapeutic treatments and care plans to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Address polypharmacy, identify and manage drug–drug and drug–disease interactions, and support the management of adverse drug reactions.
- Contribute to chronic disease management through patient and provider education.
- Respond to and resolve medication-related questions to inform patient care plans.
- Collaborate with interprofessional team members to improve medication management across a range of conditions.
- Share results of assessments and interventions with physicians and other team members.
- Provide physicians and providers with up-to-date drug information, clinical guidelines, and therapeutic recommendations to support evidence-based care.
- Support patients in developing self-management strategies that promote engagement and adherence.
- Develop, update, and maintain educational resources for both patients and providers.
- Lead or participate in individual and group education sessions for patients and providers.
- Design and deliver programs or workshops at times and locations that meet patient needs.
- Establish and update policies and standard procedures for safe medication management, including the integration of new medication information.
- Recommend improvements to the medication use process (e.g., handling of samples, administration practices, documentation) to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Facilitate referrals and support integration and communication between primary care, hospital, and home care services.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager, Medical Director, or Chief Executive Officer.
As a member of the Queen Square Family Health Team you will:
- Work with community and hospital partners to strengthen Queen Square’s program and advance patient care services.
- Contribute to program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Identify and be involved in quality improvement activities, including the collection of data for measurement, reporting, and evaluation.
- Participate in team-building and team meetings.
- Support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces lifelong learning, diversity, clinical teamwork, privacy, and adherence to professional standards of practice.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Science (i.e. B.Sc. Pharm, PharmD or equivalent)
- Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) required
- Community or Hospital Pharmacy residency, or equivalent clinical experience in either setting, is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working within a community- or hospital-based clinical team delivering related services
- Proof of professional liability insurance
- Knowledge and experience in pharmacotherapy, community health, public health sciences, and chronic disease management
- Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Comfortable with electronic documentation and use of technology in the workplace (Queen Square's EMR is Accuro EHR)
- CDE, BCGP certifications, or an interest in gaining experience in these areas is an asset
- Experience in chronic pain management and opioid deprescribing or tapering are an asset
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Confidence to practice independently
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent critical thinking skills and clinical decision-making
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to plan and execute program initiatives
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and Zoom Conferencing platforms and the ability to learn and adapt to new online tools as they become available
- See value and able to work effectively as a collaborative team member
Queen Square Family Health Team offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental benefits, and is a participating employer of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). We also offer an attractive and rewarding work environment.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $100,000.00-$108,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brampton, ON L6V 1P8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Clinical Pharmacist : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Pharmacy License (required)
Work Location: In person
