Assistant Department Manager Pharmacy - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy is seeking an Assistant Department Manager for their Pharmacy department in Prince George, Canada. This developmental position will prepare you for the responsibilities of a Pharmacy Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with standards, managing staff, and enhancing pharmacy sales and profits while providing exceptional customer service. A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and 2-3 years of experience are required. Join a supportive team that values professionalism and dedication.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of pharmacy experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while providing quality customer service.
• Proven ability to build the business and enforce company policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pharmacy meets provincial standards and legislative requirements.
• Foster professionalism and good business practices.
• Operate the pharmacy efficiently with a focus on staff productivity.

Skills

Strong supervisory skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

High level of self-motivation and resourcefulness

Good organizational skills

Good 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.