Pharmacy Care Specialist - Prescriptions & Counseling

Shoppers Drug Mart

Yarmouth

On-site

CAD 63,000 - 81,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program
Flexible schedules
Competitive pay
Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Nova Scotia is seeking a Pharmacist to join a locally owned store while benefiting from the national brand support. You will check prescriptions for accuracy, counsel patients on medications, provide OTC guidance, and participate in SDM programs, collaborating with the Pharmacy Technician/Assistant to ensure safe, accurate dispensing.

The role requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy, a provincial license, and strong customer service as well as excellent English communication.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy is required.
  • License to practice in the province seeking employment is required.
  • Superior interpersonal skills.
  • Strong verbal and written English communication.
  • Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
  • Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Checking prescriptions for accuracy.
  • Counseling on prescription medications.
  • OTC counseling.
  • Health management consulting.
  • Participation in SDM programs including cognitive/enhanced services as these programs may evolve over time and as required by the business.
  • Collaboration with the Pharmacy Technician / Assistant to accurately dispense prescription medications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
English communication

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy
License to practice in the province

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Nova Scotia is seeking a Pharmacist to join a locally owned store while benefiting from the national brand support. You will check prescriptions for accuracy, counsel patients on medications, provide OTC guidance, and participate in SDM programs, collaborating with the Pharmacy Technician/Assistant to ensure safe, accurate dispensing.

The role requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy, a provincial license, and strong customer service as well as excellent English communication.

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