Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist (0.4 FTE – 12-month temporary part-time contract)
Hours of work: 15 hours per week
Location: Unit 102 - 171 East Liberty Street, Toronto, ON
About Village Family Health Team
Village Family Health Team serves the rapidly growing neighbourhoods of Liberty Village, King/Queen West and Parkdale in Southwest Toronto. We are a leading healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional care and support to our community. We pride ourselves on delivering patient-centered care and fostering a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative healthcare environment. We offer a wide range of programs and services to address the diverse healthcare needs of our community with a focus on chronic disease management, mental health and addictions, and health promotion and wellness. We believe in proactive healthcare that include health education and preventive screenings to empower our patients to live their healthiest lives.
Position Summary
· 0.4 FTE position covering a 12-month leave beginning June 2025
· Conduct comprehensive medication assessments/reviews including medication history and medication reconciliations for individual patients
· Identify, prevent, and resolve actual and potential drug therapy problems
· Formulate comprehensive care plans which incorporate individual patient preferences and goals while collaborating with interdisciplinary team
· Act as a clinical pharmacy resource for internal and external health care professionals in a patient-focused practice
· Work within an interdisciplinary team to promote rational evidence-based prescribing to optimize patient outcomes
· Liaise with community and hospital pharmacists to facilitate patient care
· Provide clinical direction on complex cases
· Establish initiatives that increase patient safety
· Participate in the development of evidence-based practice treatment guidelines
· Participate in the implementation of the guidelines including:
o Education
o Audit and feedback on usage
o Feedback on patient risk reduction and outcomes as appropriate
· Participate and leads quality improvement initiatives with the goal of improving patient safety
· Medication training and device demonstration
· Provide Drug Information:
o Patient medication questions
o Clinician questions relating to drug interactions, medication tapers, pharmacotherapy recommendations, renal dosage adjustments, medication costs and coverage
· Involvement in VFHT programs:
o Metabolic Program
o COPD Program
o Anticoagulation/INR Management
o STOP Program
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Skills
· Ability to work independently
· Strong written communication
· Strong verbal communication skills
· Time-management and organizational skills to manage varied tasks without direct supervision
· Experience with Accuro an asset
Education/Experience
· Completion of a PharmD or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited program of study required
· Minimum 3 years experience in community-based care an asset
· Experience or residency in primary care an asset
Qualifications
· Current registration in Part A of the register with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
· Pharmacy practice in related areas of patient-focused or population health
· Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred
· CAMH Teach Certification an asset
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package including HOOPP pension plan.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Meaningful work serving our community's healthcare needs
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to subo.awan@villagefht.ca. Please include "Clinical Pharmacist - [Your Name]" in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until position is filled