PHARMACIST - CARE CLINIC

Shoppers Drug Mart; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and wellness is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Manager to oversee operations and ensure exceptional customer service. This role involves managing pharmacy activities, dispensing medications, and providing consultations to both customers and healthcare providers. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance with all regulations while fostering a welcoming environment for patients and staff. Join a team that values diversity and community engagement, and enjoy the benefits of working with a supportive local owner backed by a national brand. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a Pharmacy degree and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and support pharmacy colleagues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy operations and provide consultations to customers.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and maintain inventory.

Skills

Independent thinking

Customer service

Problem-solving

Leadership

Pharmacy systems knowledge

Education

Pharmacy degree

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 7, 2025 (23 days left to apply)

job requisition id R2000555471

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:

To manage the operations of the Pharmacy while on duty, including providing consultation to both customers and health care providers, practice to full scope in providing professional services, dispensing medication, and assisting in the maintenance of the dispensary.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Workflow and Inventory Management:

1. Control access to the dispensary with respect to inventory and patient confidentiality
2. Review and maintain Workflow Queues on a daily basis
3. Regular review of ‘will call’ bins, in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures
4. Review of stock to identify expired inventory
5. Oversight of current stock levels and medication orders from wholesaler
6. 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:

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

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

1. Independent thinking and decision making - makes decisions when dealing with issues or problems
2. Plan, coordinate and delegate assignments and provide coaching to Pharmacy colleagues
3. Proven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example and support enterprise programs
4. Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
5. Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
6. Strong problem-solving skills including experience formulating and executing action plans
7. Strong personal computing skills and knowledge of Pharmacy systems a definite asset
8. Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed to provide a healthy and safe work environment
9. 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.

At Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.