Job Summary:

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Professional Practice Leader, the Pharmacy Distribution Coordinator supports the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy, establishes policies and procedures, provides direct supervision and leadership to pharmacy staff, and maintains alignment with the responsibilities outlined by the College of Pharmacist of British Columbia.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy by planning, organizing and delegating work assignments and responsibilities. Provides work direction, mentoring, and supervision to the Pharmacy staff including staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy assistants. Oversees the monthly scheduling of Pharmacy.

2.    Develops and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to the day-to-day operations and preparation of distribution services for systemic therapy. Coordinates and implements pharmacy practice guidelines, standards, protocols in accordance with regional pharmacy practice initiatives for the applicable site, department and/or area of responsibility.

3.    Responsible for the inventory of drugs and supplies based on the requirement of the centre’s activities and coordinates preparation of period-end and statistics workload reporting related to drug distribution.

4.    Supports the Professional Practice Leader by participating in systemic therapy department meetings and committees as required and liaising with other Regional Cancer Centres on pharmacy operations and drug distribution.

5.    Provides input to the Professional Practice Leader regarding staff work performance and appraisals, professional development, and participates in the selection of new staff by attending interviews, assessing clinical skills and reviewing references.

6.    Ensures appropriate onboarding of new pharmacy staff.

7.    Oversees computer systems and equipment that support regular operations including downtime planning and maintenance.

8.    Provides pharmaceutical care to patients in accordance with professional qualifications and the standards of practice for pharmacy. Participates as a member of the clinical care team as deemed necessary by the Professional Practice Leader.

9.    Participates in precepting pharmacy under and post graduate students and other health professionals as required.

10.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of B.C.
•    Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency. Minimum four (4) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy, including at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the organization.

Skills and Abilities

•    Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and support change management.
•    Demonstrated ability to organize work, establish priorities both independently and with others.
•    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all members and levels of the clinical care team, patients, family members and external health professionals.
•    Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
•    Demonstrated knowledge and experience in pharmacy computer systems
•    Demonstrated ability to use computerized medical systems and other office applications.
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, lead and coordinate project teams, pharmacists, and students.
•    Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor both staff and students.
•    Demonstrated ability to independently provide pharmaceutical care to patients.
•    Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.