Pharmacist

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kamloops seeks an experienced Pharmacist to join their Royal Inland Hospital Pharmacy Team. This permanent full-time position offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. The Pharmacist will interpret medication orders, ensure accurate dispensing, and actively communicate with healthcare professionals and patients. The job includes opportunities for career growth and appealing benefits. Join a team recognized as one of Canada’s top employers and enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in British Columbia.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced pharmacy environment.
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and prescriptions.
• Ensure accurate dispensing and compounding of medications.
• Communicate with patients to resolve prescription issues.

Skills

Communication with healthcare professionals

Medication use evaluations

Therapeutic suitability assessment

Compounding and dispensing medications

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pharmacist to join our Royal Inland Hospital Pharmacy Team in Kamloops, BC. If Pharmacy is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well‑being and work‑life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well‑being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

Pharmacists are at the forefront of healthcare, providing essential pharmacy services. Duties include interpreting medication orders and prescriptions, assessing therapeutic suitability, and ensuring medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed, compounded, and labeled.

You will communicate with healthcare professionals and patients to resolve prescription issues, offer instructions on medication use, and participate in medication use evaluations, safety initiatives, quality control activities, and clinical drug trials. You will also ensure all activities comply with legal, professional, and departmental standards.

This is a permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity working rotating day and evening shifts.

About this Location

Located at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, Kamloops offers a perfect balance of city life and outdoor adventure. Known for its sunny weather, this vibrant city is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, with skiing at Sun Peaks Resort in winter, and hiking, mountain biking, and golf in the warmer months.

Kamloops’ lively downtown features a range of dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, while its surrounding landscapes provide endless opportunities for exploration. With a strong sense of community and a diverse range of activities, Kamloops offers an exciting, active lifestyle in the heart of British Columbia.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Apply Today!