Relief Pharmacist

myview; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join its Pharmacy team in Canada. You will be responsible for receiving, preparing and delivering Rx medications accurately and in a timely manner, while ensuring adequate inventory to meet patient needs.

You will counsel patients, support public health initiatives, and participate in ongoing training for pharmacy staff across multiple locations. Travel between pharmacies is required.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with Class A license is required.
• Strong customer relations and professional demeanor.
• Proven leadership and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of Healthwatch or KROLL Pharmacy systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dispense and control medications accurately and timely.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels to meet patient needs.
• Counsel patients on medications and provide information with documentation.
• Educate customers through public relations and outreach (public health days, clinics).
• Provide timely resolutions to patient requests and doctor notes.
• Review and control costs within the dispensary.
• Train new and existing pharmacy staff (technicians, interns, students).
• Travel regularly between pharmacies as required.

Skills

Customer relations

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS Pharmacy

Tools

Healthwatch

KROLL Pharmacy systems

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, Dietitian, Medical and Optical services.

This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for receiving, preparing and delivery of Rx accurately and timely. 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

• Prepare, dispense and control medications accurately and timely to patients
• Ensure medication and over the counter supplements inventory levels is adequate to meet patients' needs
• Counsel of patients in regards to new and additional medications in a friendly, positive and pro‑active interaction
• Create awareness and educate customers through public relations (public health days clinics, etc.)
• Provide timely and positive resolution to patient's needs and Doctor's requests/issues
• Review and control costs at all levels within Loblaw Pharmacy (dispensary)
• Provide on‑going training for all new and existing Pharmacy colleagues (technicians, interns, students, IPG's)
• Responsible for receiving, preparing and delivery of Rx and clinical services (within their scope of practice) accurately and timely
• Regular travel is required for this role and a reliable means of transportation is required
• Required to work in a variety of different pharmacies and not at one fixed location unless otherwise indicated

What you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy and a Class A Pharmacists license a must
• 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 and/or KROLL Pharmacy systems a definite asset

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.

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