Relief Pharmacist

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Ontario seeks a Relief Pharmacist to provide patient-focused care and support a variety of clinical services. The role includes supervising pharmacy students and ensuring effective drug therapy while working independently and as part of a team. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Clinical service revenue bonus

RRSP Matching

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

Career growth and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a retail Pharmacist preferred.
• Licensed and in good standing with Ontario College of Pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective drug therapy.
• Focus on clinical services and patient care.
• Supervise pharmacy students or provisional pharmacists.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Licensed with Ontario College of Pharmacists

Certificate of Injection for Drug Administration

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Job Type: Full Time

Travel: This position requires the ability to travel within areas of the province, serving a variety of regions for a short or long-term assignment as needed, with all applicable travel expenses covered by the company.

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Relief Pharmacist to join our growing team. We provide full pharmacy team support, progressive pharmacy practice, and friendly staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right applicant!

Who We Are:

We are a community of pharmacies, united by one priority: our patients! We strive to uphold each pharmacy’s tradition of providing outstanding patient care by offering accessible healthcare with a personal touch of kindness in each community we serve. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, effective, and appropriate drug therapy and actively contributes to an environment of employee and customer engagement. The Pharmacist will play a key role in achieving departmental excellence in the areas of patient-focused care, customer service, and workflow efficiencies.
• Focus on clinical services (e.g., medication reviews, disease state management)
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and document
• Determine appropriateness of drug therapy
• Monitor medication adherence
• Collect and document relevant patient, drug, and disease information
• Recommend OTC products and vitamins
• Answer questions from patients that require therapeutic knowledge, clinical analysis, or assessment
• Supervise a pharmacy student or a provisional pharmacist in the performance of restricted activities
• Other duties as required

Technical Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-directed and able to work independently
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Education and Experience:

• Licensed and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Certificate of Injection for Drug Administration
• Familiarity with Kroll is an asset
• A minimum of one year’s experience as a retail Pharmacist is preferred
• Prior experience working in a retail environment is considered an asset

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Clinical service revenue bonus
• RRSP Matching
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities

Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to delivering accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.