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Medication Delivery Emergency Medical Responder
Community Apothecary —Vancouver, BC
- From $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Medication Delivery Emergency Medical Responder

Community Apothecary
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Casual dress
Extended health care
Dental care
Paid time off
Company events
Vision care

Skills

CPR Certification
Medication administration
First Aid Certification
Patient care
Medical terminology
Communication skills

Full job description

About Community Apothecary

Community Apothecary is an independent, no-public-access pharmacy that offers a hard-working yet low-stress environment. We are committed to delivering exceptional, harm reduction-oriented care to our community. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary team includes Emergency Medical Responders, Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Family Doctors, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Workers, and Community Mental Health Teams.

EMR Opportunity

Work in a rewarding community setting!
We are seeking a full-time Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) to join our team in Burnaby and Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES). In this role, you will deliver medications from the pharmacy to various Assisted Living Facilities in the DTES. Duties will also include pharmacy assistant work in the dispensary, as well as working directly with individuals living in supported housing who face mental health and substance use challenges. This will entail medication administration, Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) witnessing, patient engagement, and overdose (OD) recognition and response. This position is integral to our harm reduction approach and offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of community members.

Responsibilities

Medication Delivery & OAT Witnessing: Deliver medications to clients in supported housing and witness OAT (Opioid Agonist Therapy) and Prescribed Alternatives (PA) dosing, ensuring safe and proper medication administration.
Dispensary Duties: Prepare and organize prescriptions, reconcile physical products against records, receive inventory, etc.
Patient Engagement: Provide compassionate, respectful engagement with clients, building rapport to support medication adherence and overall well-being.
Overdose Recognition & Response: Monitor clients for signs of overdose or other medical emergencies; respond quickly and effectively, including administering naloxone and calling for additional medical help when necessary.
Documentation: Maintain thorough, confidential documentation of medication administration, client interactions, and any notable changes in client health or behavior.
Team Communication: Communicate and collaborate with the pharmacy team and other healthcare providers regarding client progress, medication issues, and any concerns – ensuring continuity of care in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

Valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) licence/certification in BC (Emergency Medical Assistant Level I) – required
Valid BC Driver's License with a clean driving abstract - required
Possession of a clean, working vehicle - required
Experience or interest in working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges – asset
Empathetic and comfortable working within a harm reduction framework
Good communication skills
Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Full-time, permanent position
Starting wage: $22.00 per hour
Paid time off (6%)

Work Schedule

8-hour day shifts, 6am-2pm

Work Location: Burnaby and Vancouver's DTES

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care

Application question(s):

Do you have a reliable, working vehicle?

Licence/Certification:

BC Driver's License (required)
EMR License (required)

Work Location: In person

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