Pharmacist - Ottawa

Avanti Software Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare company dedicated to improving patient outcomes. As a pharmacist, you will play a vital role in dispensing medications, counseling patients, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a supportive pharmacy team while ensuring the highest standards of pharmaceutical care. With a focus on training and leadership, you will help shape the future of pharmacy services in the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Professional Development

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed pharmacist.
• Trained and registered to administer injections.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications and providing pharmaceutical care.
• Training new staff and ensuring workflow efficiency.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Patient Counseling

Problem Solving

Medication Reviews

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Licensed Pharmacist in Ontario

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Royal Drugs is a healthcare company providing specialty pharmacy, infusion therapy, and retail pharmacy services. Royal Drugs is partnered for success with Ontario Medical Supply. Ontario Medical Supply is a leading distributor of medical equipment, supplies, and services for healthcare organizations and home healthcare clients across Ontario. Together, we work towards supporting optimal health outcomes and a better quality of life.

Come Join Our Team!

Purpose:

The Pharmacist contributes to the overall function of the pharmacy by assisting with dispensing, counseling, and reviewing orders. They support pharmacy leadership by maintaining efficient workflow and training new staff.

Location:

Royal Drugs, Ottawa

Reports to:

Pharmacy Operations Manager

No. of Positions:

1

ATR:

4785

Type:

Full time, Permanent

Salary:

Hourly, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing professional functions related to dispensing and pharmaceutical care.
• Participating in dispensing, triage of new orders, computer entry, sterile compounding (where applicable), collation of data, patient counseling, and clinical reviews.
• Problem solving and discussion of prescription-related issues with clinicians and Care Coordinators.
• Ensuring the accuracy of prescriptions dispensed and third-party billing.
• Providing professional functions related to dispensing including pharmaceutical care, patient counseling, medication reviews, and documenting interventions and dialogue, liaising with other healthcare professionals.
• Assisting the Pharmacy Manager in training staff.
• Providing supervision and leadership in the pharmacy team to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Participating in an on-call rotation.
• Working evening and weekend hours.
• Researching the compatibility and stability of infusion admixtures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year Pharmacist experience.
• Must be licensed and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, adhering to the Standards of Practice.
• Must be trained and registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as “able to administer injections.”
• Experience with Kroll is an asset.
• Experience with sterile compounding is an asset (where applicable).

Human Resources:

While we thank you for your interest, only selected applicants will be contacted regarding the position.

Royal Drugs is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and accommodations for applicants upon request during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants should inform us of their requirements when contacted.

Company:

OMS / Royal Drugs

Location:

Ottawa, ON

Opening Date:

Apr 29, 2025

Closing Date:

May 30, 2025

Requirements:

• AODA Accessibility & AODA Acknowledgment required within 30 days after job start.
• EO-2 Quality & Regulatory Training (Phase 2) required within 30 days after job start.
• EO-1 General Orientation (Phase 1) required within 30 days after job start.
• WHMIS 2015 required within 30 days after job start.
• Workplace Violence and Harassment training required within 30 days after job start.