Pharmacist - Float Position

Red River Co-op; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Red River Co-op in Manitoba seeks a Pharmacist to float between Winnipeg and rural locations in Niverville and Selkirk. The role offers flexibility and may be available as either part-time or full-time, depending on candidate interest and availability.

The Pharmacist provides patient-focused services and professional advice on prescriptions and OTC medications, building relationships with local health care professionals.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid pharmacist license for Manitoba in good standing.
• Preference given to candidates with 2+ years of experience as a pharmacist.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Kroll pharmacy software is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and provide problem-solving in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide injections, medication reviews, and minor ailment prescribing to maximize patient care.
• Oversee dispensing duties and ensure accuracy of prescriptions.
• Provide professional advice and counseling on prescription and OTC meds.
• Oversee Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants in delivery of medication and counseling.

Skills

Pharmacist license MB

Counselling

Patient-focused care

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacist license MB

Tools

Kroll pharmacy software

Job description

Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Pharmacist. This position will float between our Winnipeg and rural locations in Niverville and Selkirk. This position offers flexibility and may be available as either part-time or full-time, depending on candidate interest and availability.

The Pharmacist provides patient focused services and professional advice/counselling on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, and health related issues to patients. They develop and maintain strong working relationships with health care professionals in the community to ensure optimal patient care. They also provide oversight to Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Assistants in the delivery of medication, advice, counselling, and assistance to patients.

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Provide patient focused services such as injections, medication reviews, and minor ailment prescribing to maximize patient care. Provide professional advice and counselling on prescription and OTC medications including indications, dosage, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
• Ensure all medication dispensing processes are accurate and appropriately managed while focusing on the timely delivery, reporting, invoicing, ordering, and communication.Oversee all dispensing duties carried out by a Pharmacy Assistant to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of all prescriptions dispensed.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• You must possess a valid pharmacist license for the province of MB, be in good standing with the College of Pharmacists Manitoba, and have no practice restrictions.
• Preference given to individuals with at least 2 years of experience as a pharmacist.
• You possess strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Previous experience with Kroll pharmacy software is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess strong, independent problem-solving skills.

Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at [phone], or [e-mail], or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.