registered pharmacist

Chu Sante Enterprise LTD.; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy provider in Campbell River is seeking a pharmacist to advise customers on medications, dispense pharmaceuticals, and manage inventory. Candidates must have a Pharmacy degree or equivalent and appropriate certifications. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. The position offers various health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Disability benefits

Pension plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in a community or retail pharmacy setting is an asset.
• Certification for drug administration by injection and intranasal route is required.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on pharmaceuticals including indications and contraindications.
• Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals and maintain stock.
• Manage medication profiles of customers and check prescriptions.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Pharmacy (PharmD, BS, BSc, BPharm) or equivalent experience

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Job details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Pharmacy (PharmD, BS, BSc, BPharm) or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Clean

Work setting

• Community or retail pharmacy

Tasks

• Advise customers on indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage
• Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals
• Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies
• Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication
• Check prescriptions for proper dosage
• Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs
• Manage the storage, packaging and distribution of medicinal products

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Certification
• Certification for drug administration by injection and intranasal route
• Pharmacy Examining Boards of Canada Certification
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available