Pharmacist - Full Time Day Shift (Hourly)

About the Role

Join a locally owned Shoppers Drug Mart store to deliver health, beauty, and convenience services within your community, always focusing on exceptional customer care. As the on-duty pharmacist, you will oversee pharmacy operations, provide consultations to customers and healthcare providers, dispense medication, and assist with dispensary maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome all customers approaching the pharmacy.
• Comply fully with federal and provincial legal, regulatory, and privacy standards, including managing customer confidentiality and consent.
• Provide counselling on prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
• Utilize your professional expertise to offer services within expanded scope of practice.
• Ensure prescriptions are accurate and appropriate before dispensing.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Maintain all necessary records in line with legal and policy requirements.
• Control dispensary access, safeguarding inventory and patient confidentiality.
• Regularly manage workflow queues and will-call bins, following established SOPs.
• Monitor stock levels to identify expired inventory and oversee medication orders from wholesalers.
• Meet all compliance standards for controlled substances, including documentation and reporting to Health Canada and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain cleanliness and professional appearance of pharmacy work areas.
• Engage with financial reporting and address store communications promptly.
• File incident reports for medication or privacy-related occurrences involving customers or staff.

Required Experience and Skills

• Ability to think independently and make informed decisions regarding operational issues.
• Capability to plan, coordinate, delegate tasks, and coach pharmacy team members.
• Proven track record of driving business growth, leading by example, and supporting corporate initiatives.
• Strong dedication to delivering excellent customer service and maintaining professionalism.
• Effective problem-solving skills, including developing and executing action plans.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with pharmacy software systems are advantageous.
• Commitment to adhering to Health & Safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and pursue voluntary continuing education.

Additional Information

Each Shoppers Drug Mart store is locally owned by an Associate-Owner, giving you the opportunity to work for a business owner while benefiting from national brand support. Advantages include employee purchase discounts, flexible schedules, competitive wages, and access to online learning platforms.

The company embraces Canada's diversity and strives to reflect it in products, hiring practices, and store culture. Accommodations are available for applicants and staff with disabilities upon request.

Compliance with laws and ethical conduct are fundamental values upheld in line with the company’s Code of Conduct.

A sign-on bonus is available for this position.

Salary

The hourly pay ranges from $70 to $80, depending on experience and regional factors.