Staff Pharmacist

Athens Pharmasave; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens Pharmasave in Ontario is seeking a pharmacist to join our family-style team on a permanent basis. You will dispense medications accurately, provide essential patient care, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal treatment outcomes for our patients.

We value work-life balance with morning shifts, supportive staff including a registered pharmacy technician, and opportunities to expand your clinical practice within Ontario's expanded scope.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario pharmacist license.
• Injection training and CPR certifications required to administer vaccines.
• Experience with Kroll dispensing software is an asset.
• Teamwork and clear communication are essential.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications with accuracy and proper instructions.
• Provide expert consultation to patients and healthcare providers on medication use and interactions.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust therapy in collaboration with medical teams.
• Maintain comprehensive medication records in compliance with legal standards.
• Educate patients on adherence, storage, and safety precautions.
• Assist in vaccine administration as per Ontario scope of practice.
• Stay updated with medical terminology and pharmaceutical updates.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Vaccine administration

Leadership

Education

Ontario Pharmacist License

Tools

Kroll dispensing software

Job description

Due to business expansion plans , we are looking for a pharmacist to join our family-style team on permanent basis, where your expertise will directly impact community well-being and safety. In this vital role, you will dispense medications accurately, provide essential patient care, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal treatment outcomes for our patients.

Your dedication to precision, medication management, and compassionate service will help foster a healthier community. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a moderately fast-paced, rewarding environment committed to excellence.

As we value the work/life balance, job hours are scheduled during the mornings of week days without neither night nor weekend shifts.

To help you excel In your clinical assessment tasks, a fully trained professional technical staff are on board all the time to support you including a registered pharmacy technician.

Duties

• Dispense prescription medications with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring proper dosage and administration instructions.
• Provide expert consultation to patients and healthcare providers regarding medication use, potential side effects, and interactions.
• Monitor patient responses to medications, help in adjusting therapy plans in collaboration with medical teams for optimal results.
• Maintain comprehensive medication records, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
• Educate patients on medication adherence, proper storage, and safety precautions to promote effective treatment outcomes.
• Help in administering vaccines in the pharmacy as per the policy of Ontario College of Pharmacits expanded scope of practice.
• Mastering the practice of all the clinical tasks in line with the current scope of practice adopted by Ontario College of Pharmacists including prescribing medications for minor ailments, extending prescriptions for chronic medications ensuring the continuation of patient care.
• Stay current with medical terminology, pharmaceutical updates, and industry best practices to deliver informed patient care.

Requirements

• Valid pharmacist license in the province of Ontario.
• Valid Injection training as well as CPR certifications is a must in order to be able to administer vaccines.
• Good knowledge of Kroll dispensing software is an asset.
• Prior experience in similar roles is an asset yet not a must.
• Ability to work in teams for a common goal to excel in providing patient care through clear communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.