Pharmacist - FT or PT - Marathon, ON

Lever, Inc.; Marathon; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Consistent hours

Long-term position

Rural community impact

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Rida’s Pharmacy in Marathon, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated pharmacist for a full-time or stable part-time position. We offer a broad range of clinical and community pharmacy services with a focus on personalized, patient-centered care in a rural community.

Responsibilities include dispensing, pharmacist prescribing, medication reviews, and compounding, with a collaborative team in a supportive independent setting. OCP licensure and Ontario-based practice are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Experience in community pharmacy a plus, including pharmacist prescribing, medication reviews, and compounding.

Responsibilities

• Review and dispense prescriptions in line with professional standards and legislation.
• Provide pharmacist prescribing and minor ailment services where appropriate.
• Conduct medication reviews and identify drug therapy problems.
• Counsel patients on medications and health conditions.
• Support compliance packaging and medication management services.
• Participate in compounding and other services as needed.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor controlled substances per regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Assist with day-to-day operations and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Provide coverage for shifts and occasional additional coverage when required.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Patient-centered

Independence

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reliability

Rural healthcare

Education

Ontario Pharmacists Licence

Job description

Rida’s Pharmacy is an independently owned community pharmacy located in Marathon, Ontario. We are looking for a dedicated pharmacist to join our team on a full-time or stable part-time basis. We are particularly interested in a pharmacist who is looking for consistent, ongoing part-time hours and wants to become a valued, long-term member of our pharmacy team.

As an independent pharmacy, we provide a broad range of clinical and community-based pharmacy services, including pharmacist prescribing, minor ailment management, medication reviews, compliance packaging, compounding, and after-hours support. We pride ourselves on providing personalized, patient-centered care and building strong relationships within our rural community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and dispense prescriptions in accordance with professional standards and legislation
• Assess patients and provide appropriate pharmacist prescribing and minor ailment services
• Conduct medication reviews and identify drug therapy problems
• Provide counselling and education to patients regarding medications and health conditions
• Support compliance packaging and medication management services
• Participate in compounding and other specialized pharmacy services as required
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers
• Monitor and manage controlled substances and other medications in accordance with applicable requirements
• Maintain accurate patient records and appropriate documentation
• Assist with day-to-day pharmacy operations and contribute to a positive team environment
• Provide coverage for pharmacy operations during scheduled shifts and assist with occasional additional coverage when required

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Strong clinical knowledge and sound professional judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient-centred approach with a strong commitment to rural community healthcare
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a small team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable communicating with patients, caregivers and other healthcare professionals
• Professional, dependable and reliable
• Willingness to learn and participate in the broad range of services offered by an independent community pharmacy
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards

Required Experience

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required.
• Community pharmacy experience is preferred. Experience with pharmacist prescribing, medication reviews, compliance packaging, compounding, or other clinical pharmacy services is an asset but not required.
• New graduates and pharmacists with experience in other practice settings who are interested in rural community pharmacy are welcome to apply. Training and support can be provided for appropriate candidates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Flexible full-time or stable part-time scheduling
• Consistent, ongoing hours for the right part-time candidate
• Opportunity to establish long-term relationships with patients and the local healthcare community
• Supportive and collaborative independent pharmacy environment
• Opportunity to practise a broad scope of community pharmacy services and expand clinical skills
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Potential for additional shifts and coverage when mutually agreed upon
• Opportunity to live and work in a welcoming rural Northern Ontario community

$75 - $90 an hour

If you are a pharmacist looking for a stable position where you can provide meaningful patient care and become part of a close-knit community, we would love to hear from you.

We are open to discussing both full-time and part-time arrangements and are especially interested in pharmacists who are looking for a consistent, long-term part-time commitment. We value reliability, professionalism, compassion and a genuine interest in serving patients in a rural community.