Relief Pharmacist - FT

Sobeys; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the grocery and pharmacy sector is seeking a Relief Pharmacist to deliver exceptional pharmacy services. This role involves providing patient-focused care, coaching pharmacy students, and ensuring prescription safety. You will work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and efficiency while making a positive impact on the community. Join a dedicated team that strives to exceed customer expectations and enhance the overall health and wellness of patients. If you are a licensed pharmacist with a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and must be a licensed pharmacist.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services and support to customers and medical practitioners.
• Focus on clinical services and ensure prescription safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-directed

Team Player

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Licensed Pharmacist

Injection Certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 181757

Career Group: Pharmacy Careers

Job Category: NPG Pharmacy Ops

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: Newfoundland and Labrador

City: Mount Pearl

Location: Floater-NL - Metropolitan area

Postal Code: A1N 4S6

Sobeys Inc. is a growing Canadian company. We are a market leader in grocery and pharmacy that operates under multiple banners spanning over 1,600 stores in communities across the country. Our family of over 131,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are on a mission to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our teammates.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs, or FreshCo.

Ready to Make an Impact?

The Relief Pharmacist will provide pharmacy services and support to customers, medical practitioners, and other retail pharmacies working shifts scheduled by the Relief Coordinator. Responsible for working within assigned territory achieving excellence in the areas of patient-focused care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services. Actively contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Focus on clinical services (i.e., disease state management, medication reviews, health risk assessments)
• Prioritize prescription safety by delegating technical functions to Pharmacy Assistants when available
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and document
• Coach pharmacy students and Pharmacy Assistants (if applicable)
• Collect relevant patient, drug, and disease information
• Identify actual and potential drug-related problems
• Monitor medication adherence
• Provide patient counselling for new therapy and assess patients' understanding of their medication
• Tailor counselling to the needs and concerns of the patient (i.e., literacy, hearing loss, privacy, etc.)
• Exceed customer expectations through ROLES efficiencies
• Acknowledge customers promptly and professionally
• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion towards customers
• Provide superior customer service to every customer
• Understand all PROfile offerings and provide each customer with the program that meets their health needs, including but not limited to:
• Pill Pack Plus
• Diabetes Care in Action
• Autofill Plus
• Health Inform
• Kids Club
• Flavorx

What you have to offer:

Technical Skills:

• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-directed and able to work independently to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist in the province of responsibility
• Injection Certification
• Previous experience in a retail and/or retail pharmacy setting preferred

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

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