Alberta Health Services
Pharmacist I - Cancer Telehealth
Your Opportunity:
Are you a motivated and dedicated pharmacist interested in making a meaningful impact in patient care? Cancer Care Alberta is seeking a skilled professional to join our Cancer Care Alberta Telehealth Pharmacy Team. In this role, you will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications for cancer patients. Cancer Care Alberta provides comprehensive care at two tertiary cancer centres, four regional cancer centres, and eleven community cancer centres across the province. The Telehealth pharmacy team is an integral component in patient care across the province. Telehealth pharmacist responsibilities include reviewing and verifying medication orders including compliance with the criteria of the Outpatient Cancer Drug Benefit Program, assessing patients for medication related issues, communicating/liasing with pharmacy teams and health care providers across CCA; prescribing of drug therapy where appropriate; supervising technicians in the dispensing of medications and preparation of sterile products; providing education to health care professionals, patients and/or families as required; representing CCA pharmacy and participating in multidisciplinary work groups, committees, special projects and programs as assigned; participating in the education and training of new staff and students; and/or checking prepared products such as oral, parenteral, chemotherapeutic, and topical medications. Cancer Care Alberta offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and career advancement—this is an opportunity to make 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: Cancer Care Alberta Pharmacy
- Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 6
- 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:Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. The successful candidate is experienced with cancer medication use, 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.
Preferred Qualifications:Completion of an accredited hospital residency and/or Pharm D program. Additional Prescribing Authorization at time of hire or within the 1st year of employment. Experience in cancer pharmacy care, precepting students, membership in a professional hospital pharmacy organization (CAPhO, CSHP), and participation in projects, research or committee work is an asset.
Source: official Alberta Health Services career portal · Requisition 599934