Drug Distribution Coordinator, VCC S2 Over 24 FTE
PHSA
Drug Distribution Coordinator, VCC S2 Over 24 FTE Job Title:DRUG DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR, VCC S2 OVER 24 FTERequisition #:187775Job Location:Canada-British Columbia-AbbotsfordDepartment:DT-PharmacyJob Type:Temporary, Full TimeStart Date of Employment:26-Aug-2025Posting Date:15-Aug-2025Work Days:Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,Hours of Work:0830-1630Work Site:32900 Marshall Road, AbbotsfordSalary/Rate:$64.72/Hour
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values, Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Drug Distribution Coordinator assists the Pharmacy Professional Practice Leader with administrative and supervisory duties and is responsible for the maintenance and on-going monitoring of all aspects of drug distribution.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Develops and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to day-to-day operations for the inpatient and outpatient distribution services, in-patient and out-patient dispensaries, including the preparation, handling and distribution of intravenous chemotherapy, intravenous additives, and total parenteral nutrition.
2. Develops and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to quality assurance in all aspects of drug distribution.
3. Coordinates preparation of period-end workload and financial statistics for drug distribution.
4. Participates on Vancouver Centre and Abbotsford Centre committees pertaining to drug distribution.
5. Liaises with other Cancer Centre pharmacists relating to distribution matters.
6. Coordinates the production of financial, statistical and clinical reports via departmental computer system and standard software applications.
7. Provides input to the Pharmacy Professional Practice Leader regarding staff work performance, hiring and disciplinary matters within the drug distribution section of the department.
8. Coordinates daily work direction to the technicians in conjunction with the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and to staff pharmacists, and oversees the monthly scheduling for these staff members.
9. Coordinates training of new Pharmacy staff in matters relating to the computer system and drug distribution safe handling of chemotherapy.
10. Represents Pharmacy on pharmacy computer users group.
11. Reviews workload and ensures appropriate assignment of duties.
12. Participates in precepting pharmacy under and post graduate students and other health professionals as required.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of B.C.
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency.
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in a hospital pharmacy, including at least two (2) year’s experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Completion of the Canadian Hospital Association course in Hospital Department Management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Pharmacy Computer Systems or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Agency.
Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of the use of personal computers, including PC spreadsheet and database applications.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values, Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Drug Distribution Coordinator assists the Pharmacy Professional Practice Leader with administrative and supervisory duties and is responsible for the maintenance and on-going monitoring of all aspects of drug distribution.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Develops and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to day-to-day operations for the inpatient and outpatient distribution services, in-patient and out-patient dispensaries, including the preparation, handling and distribution of intravenous chemotherapy, intravenous additives, and total parenteral nutrition.
2. Develops and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to quality assurance in all aspects of drug distribution.
3. Coordinates preparation of period-end workload and financial statistics for drug distribution.
4. Participates on Vancouver Centre and Abbotsford Centre committees pertaining to drug distribution.
5. Liaises with other Cancer Centre pharmacists relating to distribution matters.
6. Coordinates the production of financial, statistical and clinical reports via departmental computer system and standard software applications.
7. Provides input to the Pharmacy Professional Practice Leader regarding staff work performance, hiring and disciplinary matters within the drug distribution section of the department.
8. Coordinates daily work direction to the technicians in conjunction with the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and to staff pharmacists, and oversees the monthly scheduling for these staff members.
9. Coordinates training of new Pharmacy staff in matters relating to the computer system and drug distribution safe handling of chemotherapy.
10. Represents Pharmacy on pharmacy computer users group.
11. Reviews workload and ensures appropriate assignment of duties.
12. Participates in precepting pharmacy under and post graduate students and other health professionals as required.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of B.C.
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency.
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in a hospital pharmacy, including at least two (2) year’s experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Completion of the Canadian Hospital Association course in Hospital Department Management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Pharmacy Computer Systems or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Agency.
Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of the use of personal computers, including PC spreadsheet and database applications.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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