Alberta Health Services
Pharmacist I
Your Opportunity:
You will lead decisions on configuring technology related to medication-related data and knowledge, including EPIC and Warehouse Management System (WMS). The expertise provided by SMOREs ensures that system configuration focuses on optimal medication-related patient care and health outcomes consistent with the mission and vision of AHS Pharmacy Services. As the bridge between business and technical, SMOREs lead investigations into informatics-related issues, collaborate with analyst teams to explore configuration options and develop innovative solutions and recommendations. SMOREs also establish effective working relationships and are key liaisons between Pharmacy Services and other provincial teams. They collaborate with clinical and technical partners to investigate medication-related issues, facilitate decision-making and ensure configuration aligns with the business and operational needs. SMOREs work with Zonal and Provincial Operational Pharmacy teams to balance their program-specific issues with the shared goal of standardized Pharmacy services. SMOREs prioritize identified issues, work with team leads towards resolution of the issue and offer support in change management planning related to informatics initiatives and system decisions. Key skills required include effective communication, strong interpersonal abilities, creative problem-solving, and adaptability. Work hours are generally during weekdays, but occasional shifts outside these hours may be required. The position is remote, so you can work from any location across Alberta.
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: SS&S
- Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
- Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- 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:Current/recent work experience as a pharmacist in Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health Services, Cancer Care Alberta, and/or Acute Care Alberta Current/recent experience with pharmacy clinical information system support as a SMORE, Willow CT/Senior Trainer, Pharmacy Senior Advisor, Clinical Informatics (SACI), Pharmacy Applications (Willow) Analyst/App Lead or Pharmacy Connect Care Implementation Lead is required Project lead experience with demonstrated ability to positively promote the change process and interface with key partners to discuss issues and work towards resolution is required
Preferred Qualifications:Ability to extrapolate knowledge and apply a provincial view based on experience in different pharmacy settings Knowledge of dispensing-related configuration that would contribute to the Pharmacy Connect project Experience in zonal and/or provincial initiatives.
Source: official Alberta Health Services career portal · Requisition 591158