Pharmacist - Whitecourt

Loblaw Companies Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company committed to enhancing the health and wellness of Canadians. This role involves preparing and dispensing medications while ensuring exceptional customer service and inventory management. Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and community engagement. With a focus on sustainability and social impact, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of customers. If you are passionate about pharmacy and customer care, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible work hours

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a Class A Pharmacist license required.
• Strong customer relations and leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately and timely.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels to meet patient needs.
• Counsel patients and create awareness through public relations.

Skills

Customer relations skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Personal computing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Healthwatch

KROLL Pharmacy Computer system

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections are valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Here at Loblaw, we take pride and ownership in helping Canadians live life well. We’re looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for our Pharmacy customers and delighting them every step of the way! We can offer progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a great benefits package! Come share our vision and passion in delivering a superior customer experience. Be a part of our growing Health & Wellness philosophy that includes: Pharmacy, Dietitian, Medical and Optical services.

This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for receiving, preparing and delivering Rx accurately and timely. Ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet patients’ needs, and counseling with appropriate documentation to all patients. Providing friendly, positive and proactive interaction with all internal and external customers as well as creating awareness and educating customers through public relations.

What you'll do

1. Prepare, dispense and control medications accurately and timely for patients.
2. Ensure medication and over-the-counter supplements inventory levels are adequate to meet patients’ needs.
3. Counsel patients regarding new and additional medications in a friendly, positive and proactive manner.
4. Create awareness and educate customers through public relations activities (public health days, clinics, etc.).
5. Provide timely and positive resolutions to patients’ needs and doctors’ requests/issues.
6. Review and control costs at all levels within Loblaw Pharmacy (dispensary).
7. Provide ongoing training for all new and existing Pharmacy colleagues (technicians, interns, students, IPGs).

What you’ll need:

1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a Class A Pharmacist license.
2. Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism.
3. Excellent leadership and performance management skills.
4. Proven ability to build the business using community-based marketing strategies.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Strong problem-solving skills, including experience in formulating and executing action plans.
7. Strong personal computing skills, and knowledge of Healthwatch and/or KROLL Pharmacy Computer system is a definite asset.

If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you!

Apply today!

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, focusing on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community. We are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value diverse perspectives and experiences that can add to our team.

We focus on diversity, equity and inclusion to make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of the application and employment process. Please inform us of your needs so we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates aged 18 or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.