Pharmacist

Shoppers Drug Mart; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in the picturesque Okanagan region is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist. This role involves providing impactful health care to customers while ensuring regulatory compliance and exceptional service. The ideal candidate should possess a Pharmacy Degree, a commitment to patient care, and strong decision-making skills. Benefits include competitive pay and a supportive work environment. Join a team that values community engagement and patient wellness.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Purchase discount program

Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacy Degree and license.
• Experience in providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to manage workflow and inventory effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling on prescriptions and health-care products.
• Ensure customer confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
• Control inventory and maintain workflow queues.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Independent thinking

Strong personal computing skills

Leadership and coaching

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

SUMMARY:

Are you a dedicated pharmacist looking for an opportunity to live and work in one of the most breathtaking locations in Canada? The Okanagan region offers a perfect blend of career growth and lifestyle balance, surrounded by serene lakes, rolling vineyards, and picturesque mountains.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for a passionate, customer-focused Pharmacist who is ready to make a positive impact on the health and wellness of the local community. If you bring compassion, professionalism, and a drive to support patients, this is your chance to work in a role that truly makes a difference.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pharmacy and Customer Service
• Acknowledge all customers approaching the Pharmacy
• Practice within federal/provincial, regulatory/legal requirements
• Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management
• Provide counselling on prescriptions, over the counter/behind the counter products
• Practice to full extent of expanded scope with Professional Services, within your capability
• Be clearly identifiable to the public
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed
• Communicate with other health care professionals within the circle of care to provide customer care
• Maintain all records required in accordance with legislation, standards of practice, and policy

Workflow and Inventory Management:

• Control access to the dispensary with respect to inventory and patient confidentiality
• Review and maintain Workflow Queues on a daily basis
• Regular review of ‘will call’ bins, in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures
• Review of stock to identify expired inventory
• Oversight of current stock levels and medication orders from wholesaler
• Ensure all requirements for documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are met and reporting to Health Canada and regulatory bodies

Operations:

• Ensure entry/pickup workstations, counselling/waiting areas, and work islands reflect an appropriate image of the Pharmacy
• Involvement with financial reports as appropriate
• Read and action store communications on in-store web
• File incident reports when any customer or staff medication or privacy incidents occur

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Independent thinking and decision making - makes decisions when dealing with issues or problems
• Plan, coordinate and delegate assignments and provide coaching to Pharmacy colleagues
• Proven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example and support enterprise programs
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
• Strong problem-solving skills including experience formulating and executing action plans
• Strong personal computing skills and knowledge of Pharmacy systems a definite asset
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed to provide a healthy and safe work environment
• Complete mandatory training and voluntary continuing education workshops, as needed

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada’s diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

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 / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $65.00 - $70.00 / 65,00$ - 70,00$ (per hour / de l’heure) A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste.