Department Manager, Pharmacy

London Drugs; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retail pharmacy chain in Courtenay is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to provide exceptional pharmacy services and professional leadership. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and at least one year of management experience. Responsibilities include managing pharmacy operations, engaging in patient counseling, and ensuring high standards of practice. The role offers advancement opportunities, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company matched RRSPs

Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage

Ongoing in-house training & education courses

Employee discounts

Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of community pharmacy experience.
• Valid Registered Pharmacist license and in good standing.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking under pressure.
• Participation in continued education.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to the Pharmacy Department.
• Ensure high standards of practice and exceptional pharmacy services.
• Manage hiring, scheduling and payroll.
• Engage in patient counseling and monitor patient profiles.

Skills

Patient counseling

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Not just a job… a community a partnership a team.

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, patient-focused professionals to join our team!

Pharmacy Manager

London Drugs means many things to many people. As a London Drugs Pharmacy Manager, it means providing a community-oriented working environment that fosters professional excellence. Pharmacy Managers are responsible for providing professional leadership to the Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy Manager will ensure that the pharmacy maintains high standards of practice, providing exceptional pharmacy services and operates efficiently. The Department Manager is responsible for hiring, scheduling, and payroll, as well as the ongoing training and development of staff in the Pharmacy Department.

Pharmacy technicians and state-of-the-art technology are used to relieve pharmacists from routine tasks and allow them to concentrate on practicing pharmacy. Patient care is paramount. All pharmacists are committed to maintaining innovative patient care services.

You have a desire to actively engage in patient counseling, monitor patient profiles and perform drug usage reviews. You are interested in disease management and compliance programs as well as being involved with community seminars and workshops. If you are looking for a challenging position in retail pharmacy and have the professionalism, commitment to excellence and drive to join our team of exceptional pharmacists, London Drugs is the place for you. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum one year of management experience, however applicants without management experience may also be considered.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 1 - 2 years of community pharmacy experience.
• Valid Registered Pharmacist license and in good standing with the provincial College.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of the pharmacy business.
• Willing to participate in continued education to upgrade his/her knowledge.
• Good communication skills and excellent customer and staff relations.
• Ability to lead a team and have a coaching management style.
• Ability to work quickly, multi-task and work well under pressure.
• A high level of professionalism, energy and enthusiasm.
• Strong computer skills.

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Helping you plan for your future with Company matched RRSPs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage for you and your family
• Lifelong learning through ongoing in-house training & education courses
• Employee discounts
• Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.

London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.