Pharmacist - Contract

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain seeks a Pharmacist to manage operations, provide customer consultations, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role emphasizes exceptional customer service and the ability to work independently while supporting community health needs.

Benefits

Purchase Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Competitive Pay

Online Learning

Qualifications

• Ability to think independently and make decisions.
• Completion of mandatory training and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy operations and provide consultation to customers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain records.
• Control inventory and oversee medication orders.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Planning

Coordination

Tools

Pharmacy Systems

Job description

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

Why this role is important?

Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmacy and customer service, acknowledging all customers approaching the pharmacy.
• Practice within federal/provincial, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management.
• Provide counseling on prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
• Practice to the full extent of your professional scope, including expanded services within your capability.
• Be clearly identifiable to the public.
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed.
• Communicate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate customer care.
• Maintain all required records in accordance with legislation, standards, and policies.

Workflow and Inventory Management:

• Control access to the dispensary respecting inventory and patient confidentiality.
• Review and maintain workflow queues daily.
• Regularly review 'will call' bins as per SOPs.
• Review stock for expired inventory.
• Oversee current stock levels and medication orders from wholesalers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding controlled substances and report to authorities as required.

Operations:

• Maintain an appropriate image of the pharmacy at entry, counseling, and work areas.
• Assist with financial reporting as needed.
• Respond to store communications via in-store web.
• File incident reports for medication or privacy incidents involving customers or staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to think independently and make decisions.
• Plan, coordinate, delegate, and coach pharmacy colleagues.
• Proven ability to drive business growth and support enterprise programs.
• Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in action plan implementation.
• Personal computing skills and knowledge of pharmacy systems are assets.
• Adherence to health and safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Completion of mandatory training and ongoing education.

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Each store is owned by a local Associate-Owner, providing a unique opportunity to work for a community-focused business with the support of a national brand. Benefits include purchase discounts, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and online learning through Academy. Take ownership of your work and serve your community with dedication.

Our stores reflect Canada's diversity through our products, staff, and culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Additional Information:

Legal compliance is integral to our Code of Conduct, reinforcing our commitment to doing the right thing.

Job Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Retail