Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Sobeys; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian grocery retailer in Chilliwack is seeking a Licensed Pharmacist to supervise a pharmacy team and provide exceptional patient-centered care. Responsibilities include enhancing customer experiences, implementing care plans, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, at least 2 years of experience, and Kroll software familiarity. The salary range is $55.87–$61.75 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in the province.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a licensed pharmacist.
• Injection and First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Relief Pharmacists and focus on patient care excellence.
• Inspire a positive, patient-focused culture.
• Implement and support patient-centered care.
• Engage in professional programs for health services.
• Provide patient counselling and education.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Customer service

Workflow efficiencies

Medication reviews

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Kroll software

Job description

Requisition ID: 193064
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Chilliwack
Location: 4968 Sardis Safeway Pharmacy
Postal Code: V2R 1A2

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it’s your first job or you’re ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

Ready to Make an impact?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well‑being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient‑centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Work within an assigned territory and supervise a team of Relief Pharmacists while focusing on achieving excellence in the areas of patient‑centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services (disease state management, medication reviews and adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines etc.)
• Inspire a positive, patient‑focused culture and ongoing customer experience KPI enhancements
• Act in the patient’s best interest to implement and support patient‑centered care through professional scope of practice and team delivery of company programs to drive patient experience
• Actively engage in all areas of Fusion to ensure the patient experiences seamless care and a consistent pharmacy experience across locations
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health & wellness services to all patients
• Ensure prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and completes proper documentation
• Identify actual and potential drug related problems through completion of medication reviews
• Provide patient counselling and education for new therapy to patients/caregivers while tailoring to the needs and concerns of the patient (i.e., literacy, hearing loss, privacy, etc.)
• Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings/ programs, and provide each customer/patient with the program that meets their health care needs
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required
• Manage the selection, onboarding, training and development, and performance management processes
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI); responsible to train all direct reports and ensure adherence

What you have to offer:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility
• Injection and First Aid certified
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a licensed pharmacist
• Kroll software experience is preferred

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $55.87- $61.75. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.