Pharmacist 18- Month Contract

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Mississauga is seeking a full-time operations pharmacist to ensure medications are dispensed according to regulations while providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to inclusiveness and professionalism. This role offers an 18-month contract with benefits.

Benefits

Full benefits

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must be licensed with the BC College of Pharmacists and in good standing.
• Must be available to cover on-call services after hours.
• Preferred: minimum of two years of experience in pharmacy settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prescriptions are dispensed according to regulations and policies.
• Train and supervise dispensary staff.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and present professional image.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Licensed with the BC College of Pharmacists

2 years of experience as a pharmacist

Job description

Overview

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

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. MediSystem Pharmacy offers 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 to provide the highest quality pharmaceutical care.

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 narcotics are properly received and recorded at the dispensary. Participate in cycle counting and inventory reconciliation as necessary.
• Ensure current and accurate patient profiles are maintained.
• Perform technical, therapeutic and electronic MAR checks of all medication entries, with detailed documentation in paperless systems to meet standards of practice.
• Provide, document, and bill all pharmaceutical interventions/opinions/services as appropriate.
• Minimize medication incidents according to company policies and procedures.
• Follow the protocol for reporting and resolving medication incidents.
• Participate in continuous learning activities and share relevant takeaways with other staff.
• Document patient counselling in required systems for all prescriptions as regulated.
• 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 BC 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 provide exceptional customer service.
• Be highly organized, take initiative, and have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

Opportunity is 18-Month Contract role with Benefits.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

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.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

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