Relief Pharmacist

Loblaw Companies Limited; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Flexibility in work hours

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer in Woodstock is seeking a licensed pharmacist to manage prescription preparations and deliver exceptional customer service. The position involves ensuring inventory levels and actively counseling patients about medications. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and possess superior customer relations skills. A commitment to community engagement and patient satisfaction is essential. Join a company offering progressive careers and a commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Must possess Proof of OCP Licensure with Application (OCP License number).
• Experience in community-based marketing strategies is preferred.
• Strong personal computing skills required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and action planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately and timely.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels for patients' needs.
• Counsel patients regarding medications positively.
• Provide vaccinations and public health activities as permitted.
• Deliver Pharmaceutical Services such as Medication Reviews.
• Support cost review and training for pharmacy staff.
• Assist with physician requests and patient education.
• Review pharmacy costs and operational efficiencies.
• Provide ongoing training for staff including technicians and interns.

Skills

Customer relations skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Personal computing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy

Class A Pharmacist, Ontario

Tools

HealthWatch Pharmacy computer 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, 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.

Please provide Proof of OCP Licensure with Application (OCP License number)

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 regarding 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.)
• 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.)
• Provide Pharmaceutical Professional Services such as Medication Reviews
• 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, assistants, students, IPG’s)

What you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, and a Class A Pharmacist, Ontario
• 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

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!

Apply today!

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.

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