Pharmacist

Avena Recruitment; Shediac; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Avena Recruitment is seeking a licensed Pharmacist for an independent community pharmacy in New Brunswick. You will review prescriptions, counsel patients, and support medication management to provide safe, patient-centered care.

Collaborate with prescribers and pharmacy staff to optimize therapy, maintain records, manage inventory, and ensure regulatory compliance. NB licensure or eligibility required; bilingual English/French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in New Brunswick or eligible for licensure.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy, PharmD, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong clinical knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and drug interactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain medication information clearly to patients.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems and dispensing technology, with strong attention to detail in documentation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced pharmacy team.
• Previous community pharmacy experience is an asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense prescriptions accurately, assessing patient profiles for therapeutic appropriateness, dosage, and potential drug interactions.
• Counsel patients on how to use their medications and answer questions about treatment, side effects, and interactions.
• Collaborate with prescribers to resolve medication-related concerns and optimize treatment.
• Oversee daily pharmacy workflow and support pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, support inventory management, and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Ensure pharmacy services meet provincial regulations, privacy requirements, professional standards, and company policies.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology knowledge

Counseling patients

Dispensing accuracy

Documentation accuracy

Bilingual English/French asset

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy / PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Dispensing technology

Job description

Full-Time Permanent | Competitive Hourly Salary and Benefits

About Avena Recruitment

Avena Recruitment is a Canadian healthcare recruitment firm dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with organizations across Canada.

About Our Client

Our client is an independent community pharmacy focused on providing safe, accurate, and patient-centred care. The pharmacy team works closely with patients and local healthcare providers to support medication management and help patients make informed decisions about their treatment.

Position Summary

This role offers a mix of clinical work and direct patient care, with the opportunity to build relationships with patients and become a trusted resource for medication advice.

You’ll use your clinical judgment to review prescriptions, help patients understand and manage their medications, and work with prescribers to address medication-related concerns. You’ll also work alongside pharmacy technicians and assistants to keep the pharmacy running smoothly and deliver a positive experience for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• ProvidReview, verify, and dispense prescriptions accurately, assessing patient profiles for therapeutic appropriateness, dosage, and potential drug interactions.
• Counsel patients on how to use their medications and answer questions about treatment, side effects, and interactions.
• Collaborate with prescribers to resolve medication-related concerns and optimize treatment.
• Oversee daily pharmacy workflow and support pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, support inventory management, and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Ensure pharmacy services meet provincial regulations, privacy requirements, professional standards, and company policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in New Brunswick or eligible for licensure.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy, PharmD, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong clinical knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and drug interactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain medication information clearly to patients.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems and dispensing technology, with strong attention to detail in documentation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced pharmacy team.
• Previous community pharmacy experience is an asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is an asset.

Interested?

Whether you are actively searching for a new role or simply open to hearing about opportunities, we would welcome a conversation.