Relief Pharmacist -FT

Sobeys; Trail; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in retail pharmacy is seeking a Relief Pharmacist to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential pharmacy services, ensuring patient-focused care and superior customer service. You will work collaboratively within a dynamic environment, coaching pharmacy students and assistants, and exceeding customer expectations through efficient workflows. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative workplace. Join a company that values excellence and community contribution, and take the next step in your professional journey.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services and support to customers and practitioners.
• Coach pharmacy students and assistants while ensuring patient care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-directed

Team Player

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Licensed Pharmacist

Injection Certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 182796
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Trail
Location: 4924 Trail Safeway Pharmacy
Postal Code: V1R 1M3

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life.

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 to work 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 is on clinical services (i.e; disease state mgmt., medication reviews, health risk assessments)
• Prescription safety prioritizing 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
• Identification of actual and potential drug related problems
• Monitor medication adherence
• Provide patient counselling for new therapy and determine patients understanding as to why they are taking the 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 the customer
• Provide superior customer service to every customer
• Responsible for understanding all PROfile offerings and providing 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

The payrate for this position in British Columbia is $55.00, plus $2.00 premium. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

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