Community Pharmacist - Patient Care & Dispensing Lead

Shoppers Drug Mart; Bedford; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Flexible schedules

Online learning

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Pharmacy professional to manage store-on-duty operations, provide medication consultations, and support professional services within the dispensary. You will handle dispensing, patient counselling, and collaboration with health care providers while adhering to privacy and safety standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth in a locally owned but nationally supported community

Qualifications

• Independent thinking and decision making in pharmacy operations.
• Plan, coordinate and delegate assignments and provide coaching to colleagues.
• Proven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Superior customer relations skills and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills with action planning.
• Familiarity with Pharmacy systems and processes is a plus.
• Adherence to health & safety procedures and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy operations on duty and provide consultations.
• Dispense medications and ensure accuracy of prescriptions.
• Counsel patients on prescriptions and OTC products.
• Maintain records per legislation, standards, and policy.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals within the circle of care.
• Control access and maintain dispensary workflow and inventory.
• Ensure privacy and consent requirements are met.

Skills

Independent thinking

Coaching

Business development

Customer service

Customer relations

Problem solving

Pharmacy systems

Health and safety

Training

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Pharmacy professional to manage store-on-duty operations, provide medication consultations, and support professional services within the dispensary. You will handle dispensing, patient counselling, and collaboration with health care providers while adhering to privacy and safety standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth in a locally owned but nationally supported community