Clinical Consultant Pharmacist - Lower Mainland Region - Full-Time - (Temporary 3 Months)

About CareRx Corporation

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes, assisted living facilities, independent living, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner.  We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have a place for you.

Position Summary 

At CareRx, we are shaping the future of senior care through pharmacy services that make a real difference. As Canada’s trusted leader in specialty pharmacy services for long-term care, retirement and congregate living communities, we are committed to enhancing the health of Canadians with unique and complex medication needs. Our goal is to improve clinical outcomes and provide personalized care every step of the way. 

The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist is responsible to draw from geriatric-focused and mental-health focused clinical practice guidelines and collaborate inside multidisciplinary teams to deliver clinical recommendations and process-guidance in the service of a portfolio of residential care, assisted living, independent living, and group homes to optimize for resident outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance. The environment is hybrid work-from-home and on-site.

The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist works in partnership with the clinical team, operations, home partners, and other departments in the CareRx organization.  This position is Full-Time and is located in the Lower Mainland region of BC. This position is a 3-month role to cover from October to end of December 2025.  The Clinical Consultant Pharmacist is responsible for completing clinical pharmacy activities in alignment with the Residential Care Regulations, Community Care & Assisted Living Act, site policies, and internal CareRx policies.

Why you should join CareRx 

• Collaborative Team: Work with colleagues who share a passion for shaping the future of senior care. 
• Make a Real Impact: Feel fulfilled knowing your work directly benefits others within the communities we serve. 
• Flexible Benefits: For eligible roles, enjoy flexible medical and dental coverage that fits your needs. 
• Defined Work Schedule: Offers a healthy work-life balance with predictable hours. 
• Focus on Care: Work in an environment where your clinical expertise takes priority — without the demands of retail pharmacy. 
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a respectful, inclusive workplace where collaboration, connection and shared purpose drive everything we do. 
• Stability and Growth: Join a well-established Canadian company with a strong foundation for job security and opportunities to grow your career. 
• Appreciation in Action: We recognize great work through peer-nominated awards, team shout-outs and everyday moments of appreciation. 
• Celebrations and Community: From cultural events to team socials and holiday fun — we make time to connect, celebrate and enjoy the moments that bring us together. 
•  Role Accountabilities: 
• Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in alignment with the Residential Care Regulations, Community Care & Assisted Living Act, site policies, and internal CareRx policies.
• Carryout medication reviews every six months, complete med cart and med room audits quarterly or annually, lead and participate in Medication Safety and Advisory Committee (MSAC) meetings up to twice yearly.
• Offer and provide education and delivery education for nurses and the elderly when required.  
• Participate in influenza and COVID preparedness activities -- obtaining dose-appropriate Tamiflu orders and coordinating and carrying out on-site clinics in partnership with nurses at residential care and retirement homes.
• Develop collaborative practice networks with physicians, nursing staff, health care aides, case managers and other healthcare providers.
• Follow and adhere to internal policy and processes established by the Clinical Department and the broader organization.
• Maintain resident and employee confidentiality in accordance to organizational policy and professional / legal obligations 
• Support best practice medication management processes.  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other care practitioners such as dieticians, social workers with a focus on optimizing medication therapy and wellness. 
• Serve as a representative and leader of the medication management aspect of CareRx services at the homes. 

What You Will Bring to The Team: 

• Registered and in good standing with the British Columbia College of Pharmacist
• Residential Care/Assisted Living Pharmacy experience an asset
• Authorization to Administer Drugs by Injection
• Competency with computers IE: excel, Kroll
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Self-driven and self-managed
• Accurate, precise, dependable
• Ability to drive within the Lower Mainland region of BC.
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Curiosity to develop your career in the geriatric-focused, specialty pharmacy sector of pharmacy  

See what one of our current Clinical Pharmacists has to say about working at CareRx 

 "One of the things I love about the Clinical Consultant Pharmacist role is the focused time I get to spend with the residents, their families, and the health care team, which helps me better manage their medication therapy, resulting in improved quality of life and health outcomes." 

Compensation Range: $102,000 - $115,000 annually prorated over 3 months. Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience. 

Location: Location will primarily be LTC homes and retirement communities in the Lower Mainland area and surrounding area 

Work Shifts: only if required 

Opportunity: This is a current existing position 

AI Disclosure: CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates 

Application Process 

CareRx is committed to employment equity and a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all abilities and will provide accommodations upon request throughout the selection process. 

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening which can include depending on role, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration and Referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.