Pharmacist

Safeway Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Kamloops is seeking a Full-Time Pharmacist to join their team. This role prioritizes patient-centered care, professionalism, and the ability to provide exceptional service. As a licensed pharmacist, you'll engage in various duties including patient counseling, care plan initiation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. The position offers a competitive salary of $58.00 - $61.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications, along with the commitment to a workplace that accommodates diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility.
• Experience with Kroll software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient’s best interest.
• Provide patient counselling and education for new therapy to patients/caregivers.
• Initiate care plans and follow up with proper documentation.
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues.
• Ensure prescription safety and prioritize technical functions.

Skills

Patient counseling

Empathy

Clinical services

Customer service

Workflow efficiencies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Licensed Pharmacist in good standing

Injection and First Aid Certification

Tools

Kroll software

Job description

Requisition ID: 189376

Career Group: Pharmacy Careers

Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: British Columbia

City: Kamloops

Location: 4916 Fortune Safeway Pharmacy

Postal Code: V2B 2L2

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.

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it\'s your first job or you\'re ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

Ready to Make an impact? We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing

• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient’s best interest to achieve excellence in the areas of patient-centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services (disease state management, medication reviews and adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines etc.)
• Provide patient counselling and education for new therapy to patients/caregivers while tailoring to the needs and concerns of the patient (i.e., literacy, hearing loss, privacy, etc.)
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health & wellness services to all patients
• Actively engage in all areas of Fusion to ensure patients experience seamless care and a consistent pharmacy experience across locations
• Ensure prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required
• Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings/ programs and provide each customer/patient with the program that meets their health care needs
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI)

What You Have To Offer

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility
• Injection and First Aid Certification
• Kroll software experience is preferred

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $58.00 - $61.00. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

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.