community pharmacist

Government of Canada; Massey Drive; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Massey Drive, Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking a pharmacist to dispense medications and provide customer consultations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, possess a valid license, and work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on client care. Responsibilities include advising on drug interactions, ordering stock, and supervising pharmacy staff. Benefits include health and dental plans as well as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is required.
• Ability to dispense pharmaceuticals and advise on medication.
• Experience in a community or retail pharmacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on pharmaceuticals, including dosage and interactions.
• Dispense prescribed medications to customers.
• Order and maintain stock of pharmaceuticals.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and maintain medication profiles.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Accurate

Team player

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On Site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Community or retail pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage
• Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals
• Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies
• Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication
• Check prescriptions for proper dosage
• Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by calculating, measuring and mixing the right quantities of drugs and other ingredients
• Hire and train staff
• Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs
• Manage the storage, packaging and distribution of medicinal products
• Supervise and co‑ordinate the activities of other pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and other staff

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)