Pharmacist - FT or PT - Kawartha Lakes, ON

Lever, Inc.; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's Square Pharmacy in Lindsay, Ontario, is seeking a licensed pharmacist to deliver personalized, compassionate care and oversee daily pharmacy operations. Duties include processing prescriptions, patient consultations, clinical oversight of staff, inventory management, specialized methadone dispensing, and billing with insurers while upholding patient privacy.

Requirements: Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists; experience with methadone dispensing

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Proficiency with Kroll pharmacy software.

Responsibilities

• Process retail prescriptions safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Consult with patients and healthcare professionals regarding medication use, dosage, indications, side effects, interactions, and storage.
• Provide professional oversight and delegate tasks to technicians and staff per regulations.
• Review inventory, place orders, verify receipts, and identify cost-effective alternatives.
• Safely dispense methadone doses and verify blister packaging.
• Liaise with third-party insurers to resolve billing issues while maintaining patient privacy.
• Provide counseling for prescribed and OTC medications.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Clinical supervision

Detail oriented

Methadone dispensing

Education

Licensed Pharmacist

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.

$60 - $65 an hour