Pharmacist F/T at Stafford Pharmacy & Home Healthcare

PharmaChoice Canada; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join their team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal drug therapy outcomes and provide patient counseling. You will engage in community outreach and conduct health screenings, while also administering vaccinations. This pharmacy values a work-life balance, offering no evening or weekend shifts. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Professional License Fee Coverage

Malpractice Insurance

Work-Life Balance

In-Pharmacy Purchase Discounts

CE Allowance for Courses

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for positive drug therapy outcomes.
• Conduct health screenings and immunization clinics.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Injection Certification

Leadership Skills

Education

Licensed Pharmacist in Alberta

Advanced Prescribing Accreditation (APA)

Tools

Kroll Pharmacy Dispensing Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stafford Pharmacy & Home Healthcare is an independent pharmacy embracing the expanded scope of practice for community pharmacists in Alberta. We also provide compounding services for both human and veterinary patients. We are a destination for home healthcare products with a registered nurse and home healthcare consultants on staff.

We are currently seeking our next team member: Clinical Pharmacist.

Your clinical community pharmacist duties will include but are not limited to:

1. Working collaboratively with patients’ physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure positive drug therapy outcomes
2. Conducting health screening
3. Engaging in community outreach programs
4. Conducting in-pharmacy immunization clinics
5. Performing medication reviews and patient care plans as per the provincial standards
6. Applying the full scope of practice as a clinical pharmacist in Alberta
7. Patient counseling on the selection and use of non-prescription medication
8. Administering vaccinations and medications for injection – subcutaneous, intramuscular
9. Ensuring accurate pharmacotherapy
10. Supervising and consulting with registered technicians compounding prescribed pharmaceutical products for both human and veterinary patients
11. Advising patients and healthcare professionals on medication indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and dosages
12. Maintaining medication profiles of patients, including discussions, follow-ups, and communication with other healthcare practitioners
13. Supervising the proper preparation, packaging, distribution, and storage of vaccines, serums, biologicals, and other pharmaceuticals

Requirements:

1. Licensed and in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacy
2. Strong sense of professionalism
3. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
4. English language fluency
5. Fluency in any other language is an asset
6. Strong problem-solving skills
7. Superior patient and physician relation skills
8. Injection Certification
9. Advanced Prescribing Accreditation (APA) is preferred but we will support the pursuit of APA
10. Excellent leadership and performance management skills are assets
11. Interest in custom compounding is required; experience is an asset but not mandatory
12. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent (Libre Office, Open Office, etc.)
13. Experience with Kroll Pharmacy dispensing software is an asset
14. Interest in precepting students from both Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician programs
15. Motivated to continue learning and expanding skills

Compensation:

1. Competitive package
2. Health and Dental benefits
3. Life and Disability Insurance
4. Professional license fee coverage
5. Malpractice Insurance
6. Work-life balance: no evenings, Sundays, or holidays
7. In-Pharmacy purchase discounts
8. CE allowance for courses
9. Free Parking

About Stafford Pharmacy & Home Healthcare:

1. Established in 1985, independently owned and managed
2. Provides pharmacy, home healthcare, and medical/surgical services
3. Specializes in custom compounding for human and veterinary patients
4. Offers both non-sterile and sterile compounding
5. Supports pharmacists practicing to their full scope
6. Focuses on collaborative patient care
7. Engages in teaching through practicums and internships
8. Part of PharmaChoice Retail banner
9. Staff includes healthcare professionals and support staff

About PharmaChoice – Independent Pharmacy Banner:

PharmaChoice recognizes pharmacists as community leaders integral to healthcare teams, supporting over 1000 locations across Canada, each tailored to its community.

Join us in Lethbridge and become part of the Stafford Pharmacy team.

For more background: https://www.staffordpharmacy.com and https://www.staffordpharmacy.com/about-stafford-pharmacy/history/

Learn about Lethbridge: https://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/About-Lethbridge/Pages/default.aspx

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.