Pharmacist

Loblaw Companies Limited; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Canadian retail as a Pharmacist, where you'll prepare and dispense medications while ensuring exceptional customer service. Be part of a team that values collaboration and community impact, offering progressive careers and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible work environment

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Class A Pharmacist license required.
• Proven ability to build business using community-based marketing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dispense and control medications accurately.
• Counsel patients regarding medications.
• Provide ongoing training for Pharmacy colleagues.

Skills

Customer Relations

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Healthwatch

KROLL Pharmacy Computer system

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Here at Loblaw, we take pride and ownership in helping Canadians live life well. We’re looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for our Pharmacy customers and delighting them every step of the way! We can offer progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a great benefits package! Come share our vision and passion in delivering a superior customer experience. Be a part of our growing Health & Wellness philosophy that includes: Pharmacy, Dietitian, Medical and Optical services.

This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for receiving, preparing and delivering Rx accurately and timely. Ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet patients’ needs, and counseling with appropriate documentation to all patients. Provide friendly, positive and proactive interaction with all internal and external customers as well as create awareness and educate customers through public relations.

What you'll do

1. Prepare, dispense and control medications accurately and timely to patients
2. Ensure medication and over-the-counter supplements inventory levels are adequate to meet patients’ needs
3. Counsel patients regarding new and additional medications in a friendly, positive and proactive manner
4. Create awareness and educate customers through public relations (public health days, clinics, etc.)
5. Provide timely and positive resolution to patients’ needs and doctors’ requests/issues
6. Review and control costs at all levels within Loblaw Pharmacy (dispensary)
7. Provide ongoing training for all new and existing Pharmacy colleagues (technicians, interns, students, IPGs)

What you’ll need:

1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a Class A Pharmacist license
2. Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
3. Excellent leadership and performance management skills
4. Proven ability to build the business using community-based marketing strategies
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6. Strong problem-solving skills, including formulating and executing action plans
7. Strong personal computing skills, as well as knowledge of Healthwatch and/or KROLL Pharmacy Computer system, is a definite asset

If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you!

Apply today!

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, focusing on Environment, Sourcing, and Community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits. These are some of the many reasons why we are recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value diverse perspectives and experiences in our team.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating accessible environments for colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to disabilities can be made at any stage of the application and employment process.

Please Note: Candidates 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided during the application process.