Pharmacist - FT or PT - Kawartha Lakes, ON

Pharmachoicecanada; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen’s Square Pharmacy in Lindsay, Ontario, invites a licensed pharmacist to join our community-focused team. You will handle prescription processing, patient consultations, and clinical oversight to ensure safe, compassionate care for every visitor.

The role includes inventory management, methadone dispensing, billing liaison with insurers, and supervision of technicians, all while upholding patient privacy and delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Proficiency with Kroll pharmacy software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with methadone dispensing and independent pharmacy preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred; strong clinical potential may be considered for new licensees.

Responsibilities

• Prescription processing for retail prescriptions with regulatory compliance.
• Patient consultation on medication use, dosing, interactions, and storage.
• Clinical oversight and delegation to technicians.
• Inventory management and ordering; verification of receipts.
• Specialized methadone dispensing and blister packaging verification.
• Liaise with third-party insurers to resolve billing issues while protecting patient privacy.
• General patient counseling for prescription and OTC medications.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Methadone dispensing

Education

Ontario Pharmacist License (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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

If you are a passionate pharmacist who values building strong patient relationships and working alongside a supportive, collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.