About the Role
The Carefirst Family Health Team (FHT) is seeking a Pharmacist to join their innovative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based care.
Responsibilities
- Provide education on pharmacological therapies, promoting adherence and understanding of treatment plans.
- Offer evidence-based consultative advice to patients and team members on medication management.
- Support medication reconciliation in collaboration with local pharmacies and healthcare agencies.
- Manage complex medication regimens for acute and chronic conditions, (e.g. warfarin and smoking cessation therapies).
- Identify and mitigate potential drug interactions or compliance challenges.
- Collaborate with the team to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
- Act as a drug-related information resource, providing updates on guidelines, safety alerts, and pharmacotherapeutic advancements.
- Contribute to the development of clinical programs that enhance patient outcomes.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives to optimize care processes and outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation in the EMR system.
Requirements
- Current Pharmacist licensure (Part A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required.
- Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist certification an asset.
- Additional credential and training with respect to dementia care an asset.
- At least 2 years recent clinical experience in the health care sector, preferably with geriatric experience.
- Use clinical judgment to identify and prioritize complex problems and provide suggestions to improve the patient’s quality of life.
- Knowledge of community resources for the provision of health promotion and disease prevention related services and chronic disease management.
- Experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating health promotion programs and activities preferred.
- Sensitivity and awareness of cultural, racial, economic, and socially diverse communities of various ages.
- Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion.
- Excellent assessment, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent client service skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (i.e. verbal and written).
- Flexibility to meet the changes/demands of the patients/team/organization.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.
- Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Valid CPR/first aid certification.
- Ability to speak a second language such as Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an asset.
- A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year.
Location
- Scarborough
- Markham
- Richmond Hill
- Stouffville
Work Type
- Full Time Permanent
- Part Time Permanent
Experience Level
- At least 2 years recent clinical experience
Education Level
- Pharmacist licensure (Part A)
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 - $110,000
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- HOOPP
- Comprehensive Orientation Program
- Training and Education Subsidy
About the Company
- Carefirst FHT is committed to delivering exceptional, comprehensive primary care through a collaborative, team-based model that includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, service navigators, dieticians, physiotherapists, and medical receptionists.
- We have a robust Chronic Disease Management and Prevention program, including a Diabetes Education Program, and are actively involved in many of the Ontario Health Team’s primary care initiatives.
- Our “Hub & Spoke Model” and strong community partnerships ensure coordinated, high-quality, patient‑centred care across the continuum.
- We work closely with Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association to provide truly integrated services.
- On‑site & Integrated Programs/Services include: Ontario Health atHome (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services), MINT Memory Clinic, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program, Specialist Clinics: psychiatry, cardiology, endocrinology, optometry, geriatric medicine, gynecology, chiropody, rheumatology, physiotherapy, and audiology.
- We currently operate four well-established clinics across Scarborough, Markham and Richmond Hill, and continue to expand in Markham and Stouffville to support continued growth and community needs.
Equal Opportunity
- Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free.
- If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
