Pharmacist

Safeway; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to provide exceptional patient-centered care and collaborate with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and compassion while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Join us to make a difference in patient health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing required.
• Injection and First Aid Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient counseling and education for new therapies.
• Initiate care plans and complete documentation.
• Ensure prescription safety and maintain knowledge of pharmacy practices.

Skills

Patient Counseling

Empathy

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient’s best interest to achieve excellence in patient-centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services (disease state management, medication reviews and adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines, etc.).
2. Provide patient counselling and education for new therapies to patients and caregivers, tailoring approaches to individual needs and concerns (e.g., literacy, hearing loss, privacy).
3. Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation.
4. Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to deliver excellence in health and wellness services to all patients.
5. Actively engage in all areas of Fusion to ensure patients experience seamless care and a consistent pharmacy experience across locations.
6. Ensure prescription safety by prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required.
7. Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings and programs, and recommend the most suitable options to meet each customer’s or patient’s healthcare needs.
8. Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required.
9. Adhere to all regulatory requirements, company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI).

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
2. Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility.
3. Injection and First Aid Certification.
4. Kroll software experience is preferred.