Pharmacist - Full Time Hourly Day Shift

Role Overview

Join a locally owned Shoppers Drug Mart to contribute health, beauty, and convenience services focusing on community well-being by placing customers at the forefront of your efforts.

Job Purpose

Manage pharmacy operations during shifts including dispensing medications, offering consultations to customers and healthcare providers, practicing to full professional scope, and maintaining dispensary standards.

Primary Duties

• Greet and assist every customer approaching the pharmacy.
• Comply with all federal, provincial, regulatory and legal standards.
• Maintain customer privacy and confidentiality, including consent management.
• Provide consultations regarding prescriptions, over-the-counter, and behind-the-counter products.
• Execute professional services within the allowed expanded pharmacy scope and personal competency.
• Identify yourself clearly to the public.
• Ensure all dispensed prescriptions are accurate and suitable.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers within the circle of care for optimized patient outcomes.
• Document and keep all records as required by legislation, professional standards, and company policies.
• Manage dispensary access to protect inventory and patient confidentiality.
• Monitor and maintain daily workflow queues effectively.
• Regularly inspect 'will call' bins following established procedures.
• Continuously check inventory for expired products.
• Oversee current stock levels and order medications as needed from wholesalers.
• Ensure compliance with Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, including reporting to Health Canada and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain professional and welcoming pharmacy environment, including counselling and waiting areas.
• Assist with financial report processes as appropriate.
• Review and respond to store communications via internal web.
• File incident reports promptly for any medication or privacy-related events involving customers or staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to think independently, exercising sound judgment to solve problems.
• Skilled at organizing, delegating tasks, and mentoring pharmacy colleagues.
• Proven capacity to lead business growth initiatives and support corporate programs by setting a positive example.
• A strong commitment to exceptional customer service and professional conduct.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving expertise including planning and executing corrective actions.
• Proficient in computing and familiar with pharmacy management systems is preferred.
• Adherence to health and safety protocols to ensure a secure workplace.
• Willingness to complete mandatory and optional ongoing training.

Additional Information

Each Shoppers Drug Mart store is locally owned, providing you the benefits of working with a community-focused business backed by a national brand. Benefits include purchase discounts, flexible scheduling options, competitive hourly wages, and online training through the company’s Academy.

The company values diversity, aiming to reflect the community in its workforce, products, and culture. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants or employees with disabilities upon request. Adherence to legal compliance and ethical conduct is fundamental.

Compensation

The hourly pay ranges from $48.90 to $63.25, influenced by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and regional factors.

Notice

This vacancy is actively open. The hiring process includes use of artificial intelligence tools for applicant screening and evaluation.