James Van Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Originally, I started on the publication's Editorial Advisory Board, which subsequently transformed into an Assistant Editor role for the Canadian Pharmacy Technician’s Letter upon its launch. In this role I work with.
• Identifying topics for writers and editing the produced draft to specific publication standards as determined by the team.
• Ensuring content accuracy, appropriateness, and final approval for monthly subscription-based publications.
• Collaborating with Therapeutic Research Center team to revise and develop other associated TRC publications (Pharmacist’s Letter, Canadian Pharmacist’s Letter, Prescriber’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, etc).
• Part of original development team tasked to create this publication and integrate it into existing monthly publication cycle.

British Columbia, Canada

2010 was an exciting year for pharmacists, as immunization authority was approved, which meant flu shots and basic immunizations could be delivered by pharmacists. Although most companies received training from the BCPHA program, Safeway’s competitive advantage was to deliver all training in-house. I became 1 of 3 immunization trainers in the Lower.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• I began working at Safeway as a student intern during my undergraduate degree. After graduation, I continued full-time as a “floater” pharmacist in and out of Vancouver, relocating to places such as Nelson, Powell.
• Keynote speaking and presenter for Merck Canada, covering topics including: new vaccine launches, injection technique and more to groups ranging from 10-40 attendees.
• Public outreach talks for PWC, HealthWeek, BC Hydro, seniors groups, and more!
• Developed the immunization service workflow model in-store, which has seen continued growth year over year.
• Expert reviewer for various immunization training programs. My day-to-day tasks and responsibilities include:
• Ensuring the safe and effective use and supply of medication to patients, which includes overseeing and delegating functions to support staff, technicians, and assistants.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• One of my most enjoyable teaching experiences included preparing more than 500 pharmacy technician students over the last 4 years in preparation for their licensing and jurisprudence exams. I teach in an interactive.
• Taught the ethics and legislation portion of the bridging program. (4 years, 12 cohorts)
• In-class instruction (2 years, 3 terms each, 25 students per cohort)
• Online instruction for students in the Lower Mainland (50-100 students per cohort)
• Co-developer and presenter for College of Pharmacists of BC approved Jurisprudence Exam Workshop (8 hour workshop - 100 students) The program ended at the 5 year mark, when bridging of pharmacy technician licensure by.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• I provided clinical teaching and training to classes of ~30 UBC Pharmacy students for 2 terms. This role reported to the Pharmacy Lab Coordinator. I greatly enjoyed leading small group discussions on specific clinical.
• Compounding techniques
• Patient interviewing skills
• Patient counselling skills
• Best practices

Vancouver, Canada Area

Here, I prepared prescriptions for checking by the pharmacist. Typically interns act in an assistant role, responsible for compounding and inventory management, however, by pharmacist recommendation, I also counselled patients and answered patient questions. After graduation, I returned to Safeway as a full-time Pharmacist, where I became the Assistant.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Consulting And Strategic Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Pharmacy

I began my B.Sc in the faculty Science with a Biology and Computer Science combined major, then transferred into Pharmacy. During my time.