Pharmacist - Casual

Sobeys; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading grocery and pharmacy chain is seeking a part-time Casual Pharmacist in Fort Frances. The role focuses on providing pharmacy services, including medication reviews and patient counseling. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and be a licensed pharmacist. With a commitment to health and community, this position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Access to Virtual Health Care

10% in-store discount

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• Must possess superior customer service skills.
• Experience in retail and/or retail pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services and support to customers.
• Focus on clinical services including medication reviews.
• Coach pharmacy students and Pharmacy Assistants.
• Monitor medication adherence and provide counseling.

Skills

Above average communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Licensed Pharmacist

Injection Certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 193219
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Part-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Fort Frances
Location: 4809 Fort Frances Safeway Pharmacy
Postal Code: P9A 1H3

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Sobeys Inc. is a growing Canadian company. We are a market leader in grocery and pharmacy that operate under multiple banners spanning over 1,600 stores in communities across the country. Our family of over 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are on a mission to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our teammates.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to Make an impact?

The Casual Pharmacist will provide pharmacy services and support to customers, medical practitioners and other retail pharmacies working shifts provided by the Relief Coordinator. Responsible to work within assigned territory achieving excellence in the areas of patient focused care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services. Actively contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Focus is on clinical services (i.e; disease state mgmt., medication reviews, health risk assessments)
• Prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Assistants when available.
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and document
• Coach pharmacy students and Pharmacy Assistants (if applicable)
• Collect relevant patient, drug and disease information
• Identification of actual and potential drug related problems
• Monitor medication adherence
• Provide patient counselling for new therapy and determine patients understanding as to why they are taking the medication.
• Tailor counselling to the needs and concerns of the patient i.e. literacy, hearing loss, privacy, etc.
• Acknowledge customers promptly and professionally
• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion towards the customer
• Provide superior customer service to every customer

What you have to offer:

Technical Skills:

• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-directed and able to work independently to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to be a team player in a fast paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist in the province of responsibility
• Injection Certification
• Previous experience in a retail and/or retail pharmacy setting preferred

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Vacation

* Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.