Pharmacist - 3 Days per Week

Randstad Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Calgary is seeking a part-time pharmacist for a direct-hire contract. The role involves prescription verification and supporting pharmacy operations without retail duties. Ideal candidates will have an active pharmacist license in Alberta and strong communication skills. This position offers a stable schedule and specialized training, ensuring a collaborative workplace focused on patient care.

Benefits

Stable schedule with flexibility

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• An active pharmacist license in Alberta.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and verifying prescriptions for accuracy.
• Providing oversight of pharmacy workflow and supporting technicians.
• Collaborating with internal teams for accurate order fulfillment.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative team-focused approach

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Active pharmacist license in Alberta

Job description

Overview

Pharmacist - Part Time, Direct-Hire Contract - Calgary

Calgary, AB | Direct Hire Contract Employment (estimated 15-month contract)

Hourly Compensation - The hiring team makes the final decision regarding compensation based on experience, internal equity, market factors and more. Feel free to call our team to discuss your needs/expectations to commit to a contract term of up to 15 months: 905-302-6450

Advantages

• Stable Schedule & Flexibility: Work 3 days per week, generally 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (with some training days from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM). Once trained, your schedule will become consistent and predictable.
• No Retail Chaos: This role is entirely off the retail floor - no walk-ins - you’ll focus on meaningful, specialized work that directly supports patient care in a unique way
• Focus on Clinical Accuracy, Not Volume: You\'ll be involved in prescription verification, quality control, and final checks. Most of your time will be at a workstation or in light activity areas. No PPE required on the regular.
• No On-Call or Stat Holidays: Enjoy a consistent schedule with no on-call duties, no holiday shifts, and only occasional, voluntary Saturday coverage (just a few times a year, if any).
• Specialized Training Provided: You’ll receive comprehensive training to get up to speed with all tools, protocols, and safety procedures.
• Great Workplace Culture: A team that values collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement, prioritizing patient safety and employee wellbeing.
• Additional Perks & Benefits: Compensation aligned to experience level, internal equity, health & dental coverage for the contract term, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), professional development opportunities, supportive, inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and verifying prescriptions to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and regulatory/internal compliance.
• Providing oversight of pharmacy workflow, supporting pharmacy technicians and coordinating day-to-day dispensing activities.
• Performing final product checks to ensure compounded therapies meet quality, sterility, and labeling requirements before release.
• Participating in end-of-day walkthroughs of the staging area when scheduled on late shifts.
• Collaborating with internal teams, including order entry and distribution staff, to maintain timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Communicating with healthcare providers to clarify orders or provide updates, primarily via phone.
• Maintaining documentation in accordance with pharmacy regulations and internal policies.
• Contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the pharmacy team and supporting training of new staff if required.
• Upholding best practices in sterile compounding while working primarily in a non-PPE environment (minimal exposure to clean/staging rooms).

Qualifications

• An active pharmacist license in Alberta.
• Excellent verbal communication skills — phone communication is key as all clinical care is delivered virtually.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach with flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize workflow in a fast-paced, accuracy-critical environment.
• Comfort working primarily at a desk, with occasional standing during final product reviews.

Summary

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada\'s confidential career portal.

About Randstad Healthcare – Your Partner in Career Growth: Randstad Canada\'s Healthcare Division specializes in permanent and long-term direct-hire contract placements across healthcare sectors in major centres throughout Canada. We connect qualified healthcare professionals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

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