Job Description

Pharmacist (Contract) Are you a recent pharmacy graduate looking to get your foot in the industry? Are you looking for a retail opportunity where you’ll be more than just a nametag to customers? A place where you’ll get the chance to know, help, and catch up with familiar faces every day? If so, we are the place for you. Our store has enjoyed a long history in our community. Originally founded in the 1950’s, and purchased by the current owner in 2011, H. Clark Pharmasave (https://pharmasave.com/store/pharmasave-clarks-2/) has been providing prescriptions, pharmacy services, diabetes management, general health and wellness, medication management, injection/travel health, advice, and retail services to generations of customers. That’s where you come in As our new part-time contract Pharmacist, you’ll bring a compassionate, patient first focus to everything you do. You will check and dispense medication, communicate with physicians, provide patients with health advice, and explain the proper use of medication. This store is just one of many affiliate stores in the area, which means that you will have plenty of opportunity to pick up more hours, or the potential to join the team in a permanent full-time position down the road. Responsibilities: Ideally, you will also bring knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding, packaging procedures and knowledge of labeling of products – We pride ourselves on offering the best solutions for our patient’s needs, and your knowledge in this area will be a key skill. You should also be community minded – whether we’re supporting local events, volunteering in the community, or simply getting to know everyone one on a first-name basis, community is at the hear of what we do, and it should be for you too. * Accurate and timely dispensing and checking of prescriptions * Liaise with health care professionals involved in patient circle of care * Provide value-added services such as “Medschecks” and pharmaceutical opinions * Patient counselling and follow-up * Manage staff and workflow efficiently * Provide on-going training for all new staff members and colleagues * OTC (over the counter) recommendation and counselling You’ll be great at this role if you’ve got the following qualities in spades: * Independence – you know what needs to be done and don’t need someone always looking over your shoulder. * Ability to Problem Solve – you are creative, able to adapt, handle issues and adjust a plan on the fly. * Organized & Efficient – you use your time and energy effectively and efficiently to hit deadlines. You can juggle multiple tasks at once and are prepared to take on something new with only a moment’s notice. * Strong Communication – you are an empathetic listener, are professional and articulate with patients and team members. * Patient Centricity – the needs of your patients are the highest priority, and you always seek to serve them in a way that best suits their individual lifestyle and medical requirements. Working with Us This is a part-time contract (3+ months) position. This store is just one of many affiliate stores in the area, which means that you may have plenty of opportunity to pick up more hours and move and grow into a full-time permanent role as you succeed in the position. Your days of work will include Wednesdays plus another weekday, and alternating weekend shifts. Between our appreciative, multi-generational client base, and the great group of staff we’ve collected over the years, this is a fun and friendly place to work. Qualifications * Member of and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists/licensed to practice pharmacy in any province across Canada * Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy * Effective oral and verbal communication, with co-staff, pharmacists, and the public * Strong knowledge of product preparation, compounding, packaging, and labeling as well as quality assurance standards * Flexibility and ability to multitask in fast paced environment * Strong computer skills, including MS Office (especially Excel for inventory, scheduling etc.) * Injection certification completed or willingness to complete * Strong ability to perform optimally in a team setting Assets * Experience working as a pharmacist, preferably in a retail pharmacy environment directly interacting with customers * Knowledge of retail pharmacy billing and accounting practices, and familiarity with pharmacy operations * Previous Compounding background and experience * Experience working for an independent, small business * Knowledge of Pharmaclik and Kroll for prescription processing * Opioid Dependence Treatment training How to Apply Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete person – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you'll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us with the “Help” button in the application. We will review applications as they are received, with priority given to those who have completed the assessment, and look forward to hearing from you.

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