PHARM 4 - Pharmacist, Specialty Medicines (BC Public Service)

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Posting TitlePHARM 4 - Pharmacist, Specialty MedicinesPosition ClassificationPharmacist 4UnionPEALocationNew Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA (Primary)Salary Range$80,638.63- $105,799.68 annually plus 3% Recruitment and Retention AdjustmentClose Date10/10/2022Job TypeRegular Full TimeTemporary End DateMinistry/OrganizationBC Public Service -> HealthMinistry Branch / DivisionTherapeutic Assessment and Access Branch/Pharmaceutical, Laboratory and Blood Services DivisionJob SummaryPharmacist, Specialty Medicines

Pharmacist 4

An eligibility list may be established.

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Prescription drugs constitute the fastest growing and second largest category of health care expenditure in Canada. Provincial Ministries are faced with the challenge of optimizing the benefits of prescription drugs while managing the risks and complexities associated with this rapidly evolving sector.

The Pharmaceutical, Laboratory and Blood Services Division (PLBSD) leads, innovates and manages the Province’s drug program to improve health outcomes. It is responsible for the overall coordination, decision making, and performance of the BC PharmaCare program (the program is comprised of ten specialty benefit plans, the largest being the income-based Fair PharmaCare plan), which is regulated under the Pharmaceutical Services Act. The Division also includes Laboratory, Blood, and Precision Medicine teams, all working on the Division’s overarching vision of integrated care.

The Specialty Medicines (SM) Unit undergoes the evidence-informed drug review process to determine specialty medicines benefits for the province, including the exceptional, case-by-case coverage of Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases (EDRDs), the Provincial Retinal Diseases Treatment Program (PRDTP), in addition to managing the Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (CfE) contract. The unit also has a strong focus on collaborating with national working groups and participating in policy development for high-cost drugs for rare diseases. The SM unit collaborates closely with the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) to administer the PRDTP and the EDRD process.

The position involves working with specialists, other healthcare professionals and Ministry personnel. The incumbent also requires a high degree of understanding of the scientific evidence underlying specialty pharmaceuticals, the drug review process, and the vision to understand barriers to change and to develop consensus on controversial topics when diverse opinions and interests prevail.

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For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Nour.Sahib@gov.bc.ca . DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE:Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Graduation from a recognized Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Current registration in good standing as a licensed pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
• Considerable (3 years or more) experience as a licensed Pharmacist in BC.
• Preference for advanced degree (e.g., master’s or doctorate related to pharmacy) or completion of accredited Canadian hospital pharmacy residency program.
• Preference for candidates with experience working with EDRD or other areas of Specialty Medicines.
• Preference for candidates with experience working with the drug review process.
• Preference for candidates with 5 or more years of experience working as a licensed Pharmacist in BC.
  

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Application Requirements

Cover letter: NO -Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES -Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.

Job Category

Health Services

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