Cape Cod Healthcare·Parksville, British Columbia
The Inpatient Pharmacist is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and controlling medications while ensuring clinical appropriateness and safety. They also provide drug information to medical staff and manage pharmacy operations during evening and night shifts.
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Prepares, dispenses, and controls medications and other pharmaceuticals in accordance with applicable Federal, State, professional and hospital standards and procedures.
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Maintains expertise through understanding of product advances and developments.
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Assigns and monitors tasks of supportive personnel.
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Reviews medication orders for completeness and appropriateness (i.e. dosage, compatibilities, scheduling, choice of medication etc.).
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Compounds pharmaceuticals as needed including intravenous admixtures, TPN and other products using accepted standards of practice and control.
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Insures proper labeling of medications and supplies.
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Provides proper storage and maintains proper records as required by state, federal law and hospital policy and procedure.
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Provides drug information to medical, nursing and other appropriate individuals concerning medications and pharmaceuticals as required by Federal law, State law, and hospital policy and procedure.
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Issues and controls medications supplied to the patient care units and other authorized areas or departments that store medications.
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Performs other duties as directed/requested.
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Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
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Provides medication order-entry, clinical information and telephone availability service to Falmouth Hospital during the evening/night shift.
Follows all Falmouth Hospital medication policies and procedures for all Falmouth Hospital orders.
· Graduate of accredited pharmacy program. · Currently licensed (or eligible) in Massachusetts. · Ability to practice hospital pharmacy at current standards. · Able to operate required equipment.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited pharmacy program and hold or be eligible for a Massachusetts pharmacy license. Proficiency in hospital pharmacy standards and the ability to operate required pharmacy equipment are essential.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in British Columbia are typically shaped by steady demand across hospitals, community settings, and multidisciplinary care teams. Competition often centers on licensure eligibility with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, plus strong communication, organization, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with others. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your licensing status and prepare examples that show prioritization and team-based practice.