The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for pharmacy services in the hospital which include:

Provision of a medication distribution system that meets the needs of the patients and optimizes safety, efficiency and economy;

Pharmacotherapy monitoring which includes patient-specific assessment of medications based on diagnoses, allergies, laboratory tests and adverse effects;

Pharmaceutical care which includes participating in development and monitoring of a therapeutic plan to improve the patient’s quality of life

Quality assurance which ensures that the optimal delivery of patient-focused care is incorporated into daily practice.

The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for pharmaceutical services (distribution & clinical) to all Yukon Hospital Corporation facilities and the community healthcare facilities.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Current knowledge of pharmaceutical advances and changes

Knowledge of established policies and procedures in department and hospital-wide,

Knowledge of professional standards and guidelines

Knowledge of management methods and techniques including human and financial management.

Ability to plan, organize and manage a pharmacy department.

Ability to prepare and manage a budget and determine resource requirements.

Excellent organizational and decision- making skills

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent research skills and ability to conduct research to further pharmaceutical care and advance the treatment and prevention of disease.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and other health care providers, community agencies, and the public

Ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team

Ability to communicate effective, both verbally and in writing

Ability to teach and educate patients, staff, and other health care providers, community agencies, and the public

Ability to review and analyze research studies

Ability to deal with interruptions and time pressures and prioritize concurrent demands.

Excellent computer skills including pharmacy information systems and pharmacy related databases.

Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Effective interpersonal skills including discretion, tact and reliability

The successful candidate is required to have a BSc degree in Pharmacy, certificate of qualification from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), Pharmacy Licence in the Yukon Territory and current registration in another province, completion of a pharmacy residency program and/or a minimum of 5 years previous clinical hospital pharmacy experience and a minimum of 5 years of Management experience. Preference will be given to those that are members of CSHP and those who have multi-site management experience. A degree in Health Administration Management and meditech experience would be considered an asset for this position. Experience with a chemotherapy program and remote dispensing would be an asset
Yukon Hospital Corporation - 14 months ago