Department Manager Pharmacy - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retailer in Calgary is seeking a dedicated Department Manager Pharmacy to oversee operations within the pharmacy department. You will ensure exceptional patient care and effectively lead the pharmacy team while managing financial objectives. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, a Registered Pharmacist license, and a strong commitment to customer and staff relations. Join our team and make a difference in community health!

Qualifications

• 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.
• Good communication skills and excellent customer and staff relations.
• Ability to lead a team with coaching management style.
• Ability to work quickly, multi-task and work well under pressure.
• High level of professionalism, energy and enthusiasm.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of the pharmacy business.
• Willing to participate in continued education to upgrade knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assume full control and accountability for the operation of the pharmacy department.
• Meet financial benchmarks and maintain high standards of pharmacy practice.
• Engage in patient counseling and monitor patient profiles.
• Oversee employee relations, retail operations and merchandising standards.
• Engage in patient counseling and community seminars and workshops.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Customer relations

Pharmacy operations

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited!

Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. We are currently hiring for:

Department Manager Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Manager will assume full control and accountability for the operation of the pharmacy department and the success of the pharmacy business. Responsibilities will include meeting financial benchmarks and operating efficiencies, maintain high standards of pharmacy practice, excellent customer/ patient relations and provide strong, professional and strategic leadership to the pharmacy team.

The Pharmacy Manager will also assume full control and accountability for all employee relations, retail operations, maintenance of physical plant, meeting financial benchmarks and maintaining merchandising standards within the store.

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.

If you are interested in exploring opportunities but not sure where to start, talk to your Store Manager/Operations Manager about this posting, then submit your application on-line.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.