Pharmacist, Hourly Part Time Day

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount

Online Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Vancouver is seeking a Part-time Pharmacy Assistant to manage the pharmacy operations on duty, provide counselling to customers, and dispense medications with accuracy and care.

You will work within regulatory requirements, maintain patient confidentiality, and support in workflow, inventory, and customer service—delivering professional, compassionate health care. The role emphasizes teamwork, compliance with Health Canada guidelines, and opportunities to grow through

Qualifications

• Independent thinking and decision making when dealing with issues or problems.
• Plan, coordinate and delegate assignments and provide coaching to Pharmacy colleagues.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to execute action plans.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy systems is a definite asset.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed to provide a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge all customers approaching the Pharmacy.
• Practice within federal/provincial regulatory requirements.
• Ensure privacy requirements are met, including confidentiality and consent management.
• Provide counselling on prescriptions and OTC products.
• Operate to full scope with Professional Services within capability.
• Be clearly identifiable to the public and maintain professional image.
• Ensure accuracy of all prescriptions dispensed and communicate with health care professionals.
• Maintain records as per legislation and policy.

Skills

Independent thinking

Coaching colleagues

Customer service

Problem solving

Pharmacy systems knowledge

Health & safety

Team leadership

Job description

Location:

1202 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2S9

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$45.00 - $63.25 / 45,00$ - 63,25$ (per hour / de l’heure)

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Summary

To manage the operations of the Pharmacy while on duty, including providing consultation to both customers and health care providers, practice to full scope in providing professional services, dispensing medication, and assisting in the maintenance of the dispensary.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Acknowledge all customers approaching the Pharmacy
• Practice within federal/provincial, regulatory/legal requirements
• Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management
• Provide counselling on prescriptions, over the counter/behind the counter products
• Practice to full extent of expanded scope with Professional Services, within your capability
• Be clearly identifiable to the public
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed
• Communicate with other health care professionals within the circle of care to provide customer care
• Maintain all records required in accordance with legislation, standards of practice, and policy

Workflow And Inventory Management

• Control access to the dispensary with respect to inventory and patient confidentiality
• Review and maintain Workflow Queues on a daily basis
• Regular review of ‘will call’ bins, in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures
• Review of stock to identify expired inventory
• Oversight of current stock levels and medication orders from wholesaler
• Ensure all requirements for documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are met and reporting to Health Canada and regulatory bodies

Operations

• Ensure entry/pickup workstations, counselling/waiting areas, and work islands reflect an appropriate image of the Pharmacy
• Involvement with financial reports as appropriate
• Read and action store communications on in-store web
• File incident reports when any customer or staff medication or privacy incidents occur

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Independent thinking and decision making - makes decisions when dealing with issues or problems
• Plan, coordinate and delegate assignments and provide coaching to Pharmacy colleagues
• Proven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example and support enterprise programs
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
• Strong problem-solving skills including experience formulating and executing action plans
• Strong personal computing skills and knowledge of Pharmacy systems a definite asset
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed to provide a healthy and safe work environment
• Complete mandatory training and voluntary continuing education workshops, as needed

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Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

Employment Type

Part time

Type Of Role

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.