Operations Pharmacist

Shoppers Drug Mart; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 67,364 - 87,133; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Ottawa is seeking a full-time operations pharmacist. This role involves ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations, maintaining patient confidentiality, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care. The ideal candidate must be licensed with the ON College of Pharmacists, possess strong communication skills, and have a keen attention to detail.

Additionally, a commitment to exceptional customer service and familiarity with long-term care or retail pharmacy settings would be advantageous. A competitive salary range of $48.90 - $63.25 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid pharmacist license and be in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• Ability to cover on-call services after hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory/legal requirements for pharmaceutical care.
• Train and supervise dispensary staff.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and patient profiles.
• Document all pharmaceutical interventions as required.

Skills

Licensed with the ON College of Pharmacists

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Job description

About MediSystem Pharmacy

At MediSystem Pharmacy you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work‑life balance.

Why this role is important

MediSystem is looking to hire a full‑time operations pharmacist to join our dedicated team that serves our long‑term‑care facilities. The operations pharmacist will ensure all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with provincial regulations and company policies, providing the highest quality pharmaceutical care. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work‑life balance.

What you'll do

• Align with all company policies and operating procedures (regulatory/legal requirements) to enable pharmacists to deliver high‑level pharmaceutical care.
• Train and supervise dispensary staff as required.
• Assist in setting and achieving financial objectives for the company.
• Assist in maintaining pharmacy inventory.
• Present a professional image and provide friendly customer service to foster relationship building with our clients.
• Practice pharmacy within the College's Scope of Practice and guidelines for providing pharmaceutical care.
• Ensure that narcotics are properly received and recorded at the dispensary. Participate in cycle counting and reconciling of inventory as necessary.
• Ensure current and accurate patient profiles for all patients are maintained.
• Perform technical, therapeutic and electronic MAR checks of all medication entries, ensuring detailed documentation in paperless Kroll meets standards of practice in accordance with professional/legal requirements.
• Provide, document, and bill all pharmaceutical interventions/opinions/services as appropriate.
• Minimize medication incidents according to company policies and procedures.
• In the event of a medication incident, follow protocol for reporting and resolving.
• Participate in continuous learning activities and share relevant takeaways with other staff.
• Document patient counselling in Kroll for all prescriptions as required by provincial regulations.
• Assist in ensuring timely and accurate completion of third‑party processing, billing, re‑submissions, and reporting.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with regulations.
• Align with all federal and provincial pharmacy regulations.
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging.

What you bring

• Must be licensed with the ON College of Pharmacists and in good standing.
• Must be available to cover on‑call services after hours on a scheduled rotational basis as required.
• Preferred: minimum of two years of experience as a pharmacist in a long‑term care, retail, and/or hospital pharmacy setting.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Superior organizational skills, with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Highly organized, takes initiative, and has excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Hiring Range: $48.90 - $63.25 per hour.