Pharmacist – 37.50 hours/week, 1-year contract in Peterborough

Family Health Teams (FHTs) use a patient-centered approach to primary health care that brings together doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, mental health clinicians and other health care professionals and support staff to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for patients – when they need it, as close to home as possible. FHTs are a key component of Ontario’s healthcare plan to reduce wait times, improve access to primary care, and keep Ontarians healthy.

Reporting to the Primary Care Manager(s), the Clinical Pharmacist is an integral member of the primary care team, working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy, improve clinical outcomes, and enhance patient care. This position emphasizes a team-based approach to chronic disease management, medication reconciliation, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives in a primary care setting. This is a 1-year contract, for a 1.0 FTE position (37.50 hours/week) based with the Peterborough Community Family Health Organization.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Patient Care
• Participate in direct patient care activities, including comprehensive medication reviews and the development of individualized care plans.
• Monitor and manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, and anticoagulation therapy within scope of practice or through Medical Directives.
• Assess and provide treatment for minor ailments in alignment with clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations on drug therapy, dosing, adjustments, and monitoring.
• Medication Management
• Conduct medication reconciliation during care transitions (e.g., hospital discharge).
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems such as adverse reactions, drug duplications, or non-adherence.
• Assist patients in navigating drug access programs.
• Collaborate in de-prescribing initiatives to optimize and rationalize medication use, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations.
• Patient and Caregiver Education
• Provide education on safe and effective medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Support patients and caregivers with self-management strategies, including lifestyle modifications (e.g., diet, physical activity, smoking cessation).
• Deliver individual health education sessions to enhance chronic disease self-management.
• Team Collaboration and Communication
• Participate in multidisciplinary team huddles, case conferences, and care planning meetings.
• Document clinical assessments, interventions, and recommendations in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Serve as a drug information resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals, ensuring timely, evidence-based, and unbiased guidance.
• Professional Development and Leadership
• Stay current with evolving clinical guidelines, drug therapies, and healthcare regulations.
• Mentor pharmacy students or residents, as applicable.
• Contribute to program development within the Peterborough Family Health Team, with a focus on chronic disease management initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and interprofessional collaboration.

Other related duties may be assigned in the interest of the efficient operations of Peterborough’s Family Health Team and the effective management of our patient populations.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – Hours of service are pre-established per employment contract. Any deviation from the established schedule shall not negatively impact upon the provision of service to the patient population.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized university.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
• Two years’ experience preferred, or community/hospital residency and/or Pharm D an asset: involvement in Primary Care preferred.
• Additional training or credentialing in pharmacotherapy (e.g., Certified Diabetes Educator, PHARM‑MOAT – Management of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy Course from U of Waterloo, CAMH TEACH certification) will be necessary depending on the specific pharmacist’s role.
• Additional training or credentialing in pharmacotherapy (e.g., Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Certified Asthma Educator, Hypertension etc.) considered an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in providing patient-centred care and evidence-based unbiased drug information.
• Proof of professional liability insurance.

Additional benefits of joining the Peterborough Family Health Team:

• A provincial leader among Family Health Teams in Ontario.
• Excellent team/office environment.
• Multidisciplinary team expertise.
• Organizational commitment to work-life balance.

The Peterborough Family Health Team are leaders in advocating for full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and its variants, for persons who are medically able to receive the vaccination. All applicants should know that PFHT employees are expected to support this position.

Salary: $90,117 to $101,420 per year based on full-time equivalent.

The Peterborough Family Health Team is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. The Peterborough Family Health Team offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.