Pharmacist I
Your Opportunity:
Are you a motivated and dedicated Pharmacist interested in making a meaningful impact in patient care? AHS is seeking a skilled professional to join the pharmacy team at Southern Alberta Clinic (SAC). The SAC Pharmacy Team Lead is an in-scope leadership role within a complex, multidisciplinary ambulatory care environment focused on advancing patient-centred care for persons living with HIV. The Team Lead works closely with the Ambulatory Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Practice Leader, and an interdisciplinary team of physicians, pharmacists, technicians, nurses, social workers, and staff to optimize care delivery, therapeutic outcomes, and pharmacy practice initiatives. A significant portion of the role involves direct patient care, including comprehensive medication management, identification and resolution of drug therapy problems, prescribing and monitoring therapy, and contributing to shared decision-making. The position supports pharmacy colleagues through mentorship and fosters a collaborative clinical culture while advancing quality improvement and practice innovation. Operational and dispensary oversight are key responsibilities, supporting safe and effective care delivery and accountability as Pharmacy Licensee in accordance with Alberta College of Pharmacy standards. The role supports program priorities, change initiatives, and communication with Pharmacy Services leadership. This position is suited to a pharmacist seeking to practice to full scope while influencing patient and system-level outcomes through clinical care, education, research, quality improvement, and support of learners and colleagues. This role offers an opportunity to shape care delivery in a highly specialized clinic setting. AHS Pharmacy Services offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and career advancement while making a difference every day.
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: Clinical Pharmacy - SAC
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $59.76
- Maximum Salary: $68.71
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Minimum 3 years of current/recent direct patient care experience in an ambulatory and/or hospital inpatient setting. Additional Prescribing Authorization. Demonstrated experience leading practice improvement, workflow enhancement, quality improvement, or service delivery initiatives. Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, precepting, or supporting the development of peers and learners. Strong clinical decision-making skills, including management of complex medication regimens. Demonstrated ability to influence practice change and support interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills, along with a compassionate, patient-focused approach. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Professional accountability and commitment to safe, high-quality patient care. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Current or recent clinical experience in HIV, ID, or other complex chronic disease management. Completion of an accredited hospital residency and/or post-degree PharmD program. Additional certifications are assets. Experience in clinical research, quality improvement, change management, or service redesign initiatives. Experience implementing new clinical services, workflows, or operational processes. Experience using data to improve service delivery. Proficiency with Connect Care.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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