Pharmacist - FT or PT - Kawartha Lakes, ON

PharmaChoice Canada; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's Square Pharmacy in Lindsay, Ontario seeks a licensed pharmacist to provide high-quality patient care and professional oversight. The role requires dispensing prescriptions, counseling patients, and collaborating with staff under regulatory standards.

Experience with methadone and independent pharmacy settings is valued; strong communication and customer service skills are essential to sustain excellent community care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Proficiency with Kroll pharmacy software is required.
• Superior verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with methadone dispensing is a strong asset.
• Customer service and patient care focus are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Consult patients and healthcare professionals on medication use and safety.
• Provide professional oversight to technicians and support staff.
• Manage inventory, orders, and identify cost-effective alternatives.
• Dispense methadone doses accurately and verify blister packaging.
• Handle administrative tasks and liaise with insurers on billing.
• Offer expert counseling for prescription and OTC medications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Pharmacist licensure (OCP)

Tools

Kroll pharmacy software

Job description

At Queen's Square Pharmacy, we believe that true healthcare goes beyond filling prescriptions—it"s about building lasting relationships with our community. Located in the heart of Lindsay, Ontario, our pharmacy is dedicated to delivering personalized, compassionate, and reliable care tailored to the unique health needs of you and your family.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prescription Processing: Process retail prescriptions safely, accurately, and efficiently, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory standards and established pharmacy workflows
• Patient Consultation: Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals regarding proper medication use, dosage administration, therapeutic indications, side effects, drug-food interactions, and storage requirements
• Clinical Oversight: Provide professional oversight and delegate tasks to pharmacy technicians and support staff in accordance with regulations and pharmacy policy
• Inventory Management: Review inventory levels, place orders, verify receipt of medications, and proactively identify efficient, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives
• Specialized Dispensing: Safely observe and dispense accurate methadone doses and perform accurate verification of compliance and blister packaging
• Administrative & Billing: Liaise with third-party insurance companies to resolve billing issues and maintain strict patient privacy and confidentiality
• General Practice: Provide expert patient counseling for both prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications and perform other related duties as assigned

Experience, Skills And Qualifications

• Licensure: Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Kroll pharmacy software is required
• Communication: Superior interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Preferred Assets: Experience with methadone dispensing and previous experience within an independent pharmacy environment are considered significant assets
• Customer Service: A proven commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and patient care

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience is preferred; however, newly licensed applicants demonstrating strong clinical potential will be considered