Assistant Pharmacy Manager | Costco Pharmacy | Winnipeg, MB

Pharmacists Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Pharmacy Manager to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic pharmacy environment. This full-time role offers the opportunity to oversee pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional customer service. You will assist in staff development, manage departmental schedules, and play a key role in patient care. If you are a licensed pharmacist with strong communication skills and a passion for leadership, this position is a perfect fit for you. Join a team committed to excellence and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Must be a licensed pharmacist in good standing in Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacy manager with scheduling and staff management.
• Monitor pharmacy operations for legal compliance and customer service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Kroll Software Knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Tools

Kroll Software

Job description

Assistant Pharmacy Manager | Costco Pharmacy | Winnipeg, MB

Classified Ad Title:
Assistant Pharmacy Manager | Costco Pharmacy | Winnipeg, MB

Post Date
1/31/2025

Expiration Date
3/28/2025

Details:
Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacy manager with the department schedule. Develop, counsel, train and direct department staff. Make recommendations for hiring, promotion and termination to pharmacy manager and warehouse manager.
• Observe employee performance and check paperwork to ensure that proper department production, record keeping, and product storage procedures and standards are followed.
• Assist with drafting and participate in presentation of employee performance evaluations.
• Act as pharmacist-in-charge (point of contact for regulatory, legal, third-party insurance companies and audit situations).
• Monitor pharmacy operations to ensure complete legal compliance.
• Report all prescription incidents in a timely manner and properly manage incidents that do occur.
• Review insurance payment records and maintain accurate records of third-party payments. Assist in productivity development and implementation plans. Consistently implement activities on routine task list.
• Communicate with regional pharmacy operations manager and pharmacy team at Central Office as required.
• Assist pharmacy manager to review and submit orders for supplies and to ensure proper maintenance and repairs of pharmacy department and fixed assets.
• Oversee and participate in dispensing prescription medications: measure, label and check for drug interactions, verifying with physicians, and select substitutions when necessary. Assist with counter duties and merchandising as necessary.
• Oversee the merchandizing of the OTC section with the pharmacy manager.
• Provide and ensure prompt and courteous customer service. Counsel customers on proper medication usage.
• Respond to customer concerns using problem-solving skills, tact and discretion. Preserve customer confidentiality.
• Assist with the supervision and preparation for semi-annual physical inventory and post-audit corrections, and help provide inventory results.
• Provide direct patient care and participate in medication reviews. Practice to the full extent of the scope of practice in their respective province.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in a variety of continuing education initiatives and maintain required certifications in good standing.
• Implement and uphold safety and security procedures.
• This is a full-time management/leadership position.

Classified Ad Title:
Assistant Pharmacy Manager | Costco Pharmacy | Winnipeg, MB

Post Date
1/31/2025

Expiration Date
3/28/2025

Details:
Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacy manager with the department schedule. Develop, counsel, train and direct department staff. Make recommendations for hiring, promotion and termination to pharmacy manager and warehouse manager.
• Observe employee performance and check paperwork to ensure that proper department production, record keeping, and product storage procedures and standards are followed.
• Assist with drafting and participate in presentation of employee performance evaluations.
• Act as pharmacist-in-charge (point of contact for regulatory, legal, third-party insurance companies and audit situations).
• Monitor pharmacy operations to ensure complete legal compliance.
• Report all prescription incidents in a timely manner and properly manage incidents that do occur.
• Review insurance payment records and maintain accurate records of third-party payments. Assist in productivity development and implementation plans. Consistently implement activities on routine task list.
• Communicate with regional pharmacy operations manager and pharmacy team at Central Office as required.
• Assist pharmacy manager to review and submit orders for supplies and to ensure proper maintenance and repairs of pharmacy department and fixed assets.
• Oversee and participate in dispensing prescription medications: measure, label and check for drug interactions, verifying with physicians, and select substitutions when necessary. Assist with counter duties and merchandising as necessary.
• Oversee the merchandizing of the OTC section with the pharmacy manager.
• Provide and ensure prompt and courteous customer service. Counsel customers on proper medication usage.
• Respond to customer concerns using problem-solving skills, tact and discretion. Preserve customer confidentiality.
• Assist with the supervision and preparation for semi-annual physical inventory and post-audit corrections, and help provide inventory results.
• Provide direct patient care and participate in medication reviews. Practice to the full extent of the scope of practice in their respective province.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in a variety of continuing education initiatives and maintain required certifications in good standing.
• Implement and uphold safety and security procedures.
• This is a full-time management/leadership position.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution is required
• Must be a licensed pharmacist in good standing in Manitoba
• Applicants with management experience will be given preference over other candidates
• Strong communication skills required
• Knowledge of Kroll software (or other computer/data entry skills)

Job Types:

• Full-time, Permanent

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location:

• In person

If Interested, please send resume to:
Andrew Blais - Pharmacy Manager, Costco #549
2365 McGillivray Blvd, Winnipeg, MB, R3Y 0A1
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]