Staff Pharmacist

Jean Coutu; Shediac; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jean Coutu in Shediac, NB seeks a Staff Pharmacist to dispense prescriptions accurately, verify orders, and counsel patients on proper use and potential interactions. You will collaborate with technicians to maintain efficient workflow, manage inventory, and ensure regulatory compliance, while supporting health promotion initiatives.

You must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Brunswick, with strong clinical judgment and experience in community pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in New Brunswick.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards of practice.
• Experience with patient-centered counseling and medication therapy management.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and verify medication orders.
• Provide clear counseling on proper use, side effects, and interactions.
• Maintain detailed documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with technicians and staff to optimize workflow and inventory.
• Support training and mentoring of pharmacy staff.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Prescription verification

Patient counseling

Communication

Workflow management

Safety focus

Confidentiality

Ethical care

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Licensed Pharmacist NB

Eligible for licensure

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Job description

Role Description

The Staff Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role located at Jean Coutu in Shediac, NB. The role involves accurately dispensing prescriptions, verifying medication orders, and providing clear counseling to patients on proper use, side effects, and interactions. The Staff Pharmacist collaborates with pharmacy technicians and other team members to ensure efficient workflow, inventory management, and compliance with all regulatory and company standards. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing patient profiles, resolving medication-related issues, communicating with prescribers, and maintaining detailed, accurate documentation. The Staff Pharmacist also supports health promotion initiatives, contributes to a positive customer experience, and helps train and mentor pharmacy staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in New Brunswick, with strong knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards of practice.
• Proficiency in clinical judgment, prescription verification, and medication therapy management, with attention to safety and accuracy.
• Ability to provide patient-centered counseling, communicate complex information clearly, and build respectful relationships with patients and healthcare providers.
• Experience working with pharmacy management systems, handling inventory, and managing workflow in a community pharmacy environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to ethical, inclusive, and non-discriminatory care, with a focus on confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Willingness to work required shifts, including evenings and weekends, as needed to support pharmacy operations.
• Previous community pharmacy experience and fluency in both English and French are considered assets.