Department Manager Pharmacy - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

London Drugs is seeking a Pharmacy Department Manager to lead the pharmacy operations, drive financial performance, and uphold high standards of patient care. The role emphasizes professional leadership and strategic management of the pharmacy team in a retail setting.

Preferred candidates have 1–2 years of management experience or more, and hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with an active pharmacist license. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Commitment to ongoing education to upgrade knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and staff relations.
• Ability to lead a team with coaching management style.
• Ability to work quickly, multi-task and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assume full control and accountability for the operation of the pharmacy department.
• Meet financial benchmarks and operating efficiencies.
• Maintain high standards of pharmacy practice and patient care.
• Provide strong, professional and strategic leadership to the pharmacy team.
• Oversee employee relations, retail operations and merchandising within the store.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Coaching

Customer relations

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

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.

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.