Pharmacist I

Original job posting

The Pharmacist I is responsible for the safe preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services and managing medication therapy for pediatric patients. Key duties include reviewing medication orders, participating in patient care rounds, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you a motivated and dedicated Pharmacist interested in making a meaningful impact providing patient care? AHS is seeking a skilled professional to join our pharmacy team at Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH). ACH prides itself on engaging patients and families on a regular basis through a family centered approach to care. ACH is a leader in pediatric and neonatal care and is a major referral center for pediatric malignancies and complex hematological treatment including pediatric bone marrow transplants. Alberta's only hospice for children (Rotary Flames House) is located next door to ACH. In this role, you will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications. You will assess patients for medication related issues, contribute to comprehensive medication management plans, and help optimize therapeutic outcomes. This hospital based position includes participation in patient care rounds, close collaboration with clinical teams, and engagement with patients and families to individualize therapy. Responsibilities include reviewing and verifying medication orders and may also involve checking prepared products such as oral, parenteral, and chemotherapeutic medications. You may assist with special access or investigational drug therapies and support pharmacy operations through mentorship of new staff, precepting students, and providing guidance to Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. This position requires availability for day, evening, on-call and weekend shifts. Direct patient care responsibility could be in general pediatrics, complex care, HOT (hematology, oncology, transplant), PICU, NICU or emergency. ACH Pharmacists also provide direct patient care to patients located in the NICU and adolescent mental health units located at the Foothills Medical Center. Description: As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging. Classification: Pharmacist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Inpatient Pharmacy Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 26-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 12-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 8 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $59.76 Maximum Salary: $68.71 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacist. Additional Required Qualifications: Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy. Additional Prescribing Authorization is required at time of hire or within the 1st year of employment. At least 1 year of recent direct patient care experience in pediatrics and experience in hospital pharmacy setting within the last 3 years is required. The successful candidate is experienced with computerized medication order entry and drug information systems, works well within diverse teams, and maintains patient confidentiality. Strong critical thinking, time management, and problem solving skills are essential, along with a compassionate, patient-focused approach. Effective English communication and professional accountability are required. The role includes visual and computer work, with occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Preferred Qualifications: Completion of an accredited hospital residency and/or post-grad Pharm D program. Precepting students, and participation in projects, research or committee work. Experience with Epic (Connect Care), TPN, IV admixture & unit dose drug distribution is desired. Active membership in CSHP or CaPhO is an asset. Specialized training or experience in pediatrics or oncology is strongly preferred.

What you’ll do

The Pharmacist I is responsible for the safe preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services and managing medication therapy for pediatric patients. Key duties include reviewing medication orders, participating in patient care rounds, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD and current registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy. At least one year of recent direct patient care experience in pediatrics and hospital pharmacy experience within the last three years are required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pediatric Care
• Medication Therapy Management
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Patient Assessment
• Chemotherapy Preparation
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Drug Information Systems
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Patient Confidentiality
• Epic Connect Care
• TPN
• IV Admixture
• Unit Dose Distribution
• Precepting

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research