Pharmacy Intern

Loblaw Companies Limited; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Comprehensive training

Flexibility

Career development

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is hiring a Pharmacy Associate to deliver patient-centered pharmaceutical care in Canada. You will dispense medications, counsel patients, and provide professional services under supervision, while supporting vaccination programs and public health initiatives.

You will work with a pharmacist-led team, maintain inventory, and educate customers on medication use while upholding Loblaw’s standards and a strong customer-first approach.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree and intern registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Superior customer relations and professional demeanor.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication dispensing and professional services under pharmacist supervision.
• Administer vaccinations and perform related activities per scope of practice.
• Educate customers and ensure inventory levels meet patient needs.
• Adhere to Loblaw pharmacy standards for safe dispensing.

Skills

Customer relations

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Computing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy

Intern registration with Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

HealthWatch Pharmacy System

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is 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, Medical and Optical services.

This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for providing quality patient care thorough medication dispensing and professional services, under the supervision of a pharmacist. Ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet patient’s needs, and counsel with appropriate documentation to all patients. Provide friendly, positive, and pro-active interaction with all internal and external customers as well create awareness and educate customers through public relations

What You'll Do (under Supervision)

• Provide Pharmaceutical Professional Services such as Medication Reviews, under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Administer Vaccinations and other activities as legislated by the Pharmacist Scope of Practice Program (Point-of-Care testing, Prescription Modification and Advancement, Minor Ailments, etc.), under the supervision of a Pharmacist
• Create awareness and educate customers through public relations (public health days, clinics, etc.)
• Prepare, dispense, and control medications accurately and timely to patients, under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Counsel of patients regarding new and additional medications in a friendly, positive, and pro-active interaction
• Provide timely and positive resolution to patient’s needs and Doctor’s requests/issues
• Ensure medication and over the counter supplements inventory levels is adequate to meet patients’ needs
• Adhere to Loblaw pharmacy’s standards of practice in drug distribution to ensure safe, accurate, and appropriate dispensing of medications

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy and hold a certificate of registration as an intern with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
• Excellent leadership and performance management skills required
• Proven ability to build the business using community-based marketing strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills including the experience formulating and executing action plans
• Strong personal computing skills, as well as knowledge of HealthWatch Pharmacy Computer system 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!

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important 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 – these are some of the many 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 are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will 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 (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$20.90 - $28.60 / 20,90$ - 28,60$ (per hour / de l’heure)

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 a newly created position. 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 nouvellement créé. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.