Clinical Pharmacist

Loblaw Companies Limited; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a difference in Canadian communities. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of retail while providing exceptional pharmacy services. As a vital part of the team, you will counsel patients, manage medication needs, and engage with the community through public health initiatives. With a focus on sustainability and social impact, this innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, making it a great place to grow your career. If you're ready to make an immediate impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Competitive Wages

Yearly Bonus Options

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Continued Education Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and registered with ACP.
• Must have Additional Prescribing Authority (APA).
• Strong customer relations and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients on medications and provide positive interactions.
• Manage medication reconciliation and support patient care goals.
• Educate customers through public relations and community events.

Skills

Customer Relations Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Community-Based Marketing

Education

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy

Tools

Healthwatch Pharmacy Computer System

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

***This position has a signing bonus allocated for the successful candidate. We offer competitive wages, yearly bonus options, comprehensive health benefits, continued education support, and more!***

This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for receiving, preparing and delivering Rx accurately and timely. Ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet patients’ needs, and counsel with appropriate documentation to all patients. Provide friendly, positive and pro-active interaction with all internal and external customers as well as create awareness and educate customers through public relations.

What you'll do:

1. Counsel patients in regards to new and additional medications in a friendly, positive and pro-active interaction.
2. Create awareness and educate customers through public relations (public health days, clinics, etc.).
3. Provide timely and positive resolution to patient’s needs and Doctor’s requests/issues.
4. Provide medication extensions as required and OTC counselling.
5. Prescribe for minor ailments and chronic disease management.
6. Perform medication reconciliation, identify and resolve drug related problems, support patient care goals, and perform follow ups when needed.

What you’ll need:

1. Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy and registered in good standing with ACP.
2. *** Must have Additional Prescribing Authority (APA) ***
3. Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism.
4. Excellent leadership and performance management skills required.
5. Proven ability to build the business using community based marketing strategies.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Strong problem solving skills including the experience formulating and executing action plans.
8. Strong personal computing skills, as well as knowledge of Healthwatch Pharmacy Computer system is essential.

If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you!

Apply today!

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.