Assistant Department Manager Pharmacy - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail pharmacy organization in Nanaimo seeks an Assistant Department Manager for the Pharmacy. This developmental role prepares the individual to become a Pharmacy Manager, focusing on operational efficiency, staff training, and customer service. Applicants need a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and 2-3 years of pharmacy experience, along with strong supervisory and communication skills. The position requires a commitment to adherence to company policies and building the pharmacy business.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of pharmacy experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Diligence and strong resource planning capabilities.
• High level of self-motivation and resourcefulness.
• Good organizational skills and diligence.
• Good business sense.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pharmacy meets all regulatory standards.
• Foster professionalism and good business practices.
• Manage pharmacy operations efficiently.
• Plan resources addressing manpower needs, staff performance standards, training and development.
• Communicate and implement all company directives, policies, programs and initiatives.
• Maintain good inventory control and measures.
• Build the pharmacy business and increase sales and profit.
• Provide quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Business sense

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy

The Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy is a developmental position used to educate and prepare the individual for the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Manager position. This person is responsible for:

• Ensuring the pharmacy meets all the standards set by the provincial pharmacy regulatory body and all legislative requirements
• Fostering professionalism, good business practices and a strong work ethic
• Operating the pharmacy efficiently with a focus on staff productivity, staff training, team building and payroll usage
• Resource planning which addresses manpower needs, staff performance standards, training and development plans
• Ensuring all company directives, policies & procedures, programs and initiatives are well communicated and executed
• Ensuring good inventory control and measures are in place
• Building the pharmacy business and increase the pharmacy sales and profit

In addition to the above duties, this is also a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, applicants must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while at the same time providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.

Minimum requirements to be considered for this position:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2-3 years of pharmacy experience
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of self motivation and resourcefulness
• Good organizational skills and diligence
• Good business sense

Your proven ability to build the business will include a strong dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards as well as an ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.

If you are interested in exploring opportunities but not sure where to start, talk to your Store Manager about this posting, then submit your application on-line.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.