Community Pharmacist – Patient Care & Dispensing Lead

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist to manage daily pharmacy operations and provide expert patient care. You will dispense medications, counsel customers and collaborate with health care providers to ensure safe and effective treatment.

The role requires practicing to full scope of professional services, maintaining privacy, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Excellent customer service and leadership are essential in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Independent thinking and decision making in pharmacy operations.
• Plan, coordinate and delegate assignments; coach pharmacy colleagues.
• Proven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Superior customer relations and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving and action-planning abilities.
• Strong computing skills; familiarity with pharmacy systems is a plus.
• Adherence to Health & Safety procedures and policies.
• Complete mandatory training and continuing education as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of the Pharmacy while on duty, including consultations with customers and providers.
• Dispense medication and ensure accuracy of prescriptions.
• Maintain privacy requirements and confidentiality.
• Provide counselling on prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
• Coordinate with other health professionals to support patient care.
• Maintain records in compliance with legislation and standards.
• Oversee dispensary workflow and inventory management.
• Handle store communications and incident reporting.

Skills

Independent thinking

Plan & delegate

Leadership

Customer service

Professionalism

Problem solving

IT skills

Health & Safety compliance

Training & education

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist to manage daily pharmacy operations and provide expert patient care. You will dispense medications, counsel customers and collaborate with health care providers to ensure safe and effective treatment.

The role requires practicing to full scope of professional services, maintaining privacy, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Excellent customer service and leadership are essential in a community-focused setting.