Career Opportunities

Job Description

Our Medigroup Health Services team is seeking a Pharmacy Manager, in Edmonton, AB who is motivated to learn and further advance their career in pharmacy.

Working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals within an attached medical clinic you will help ensure positive drug therapy outcomes for our patients.

Our Commitment to You

• Colleagues who are passionate about healthcare and have patient care as a top priority
• Strategies that stimulate job satisfaction and professional growth and development
• Work schedules that provide excellent flexibility and allow for a healthy work-life balance
• Providing the tools, training, and resources necessary to achieve success
• Sustaining and strengthening partnerships with the entire healthcare team
• Providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment
• Organization values that include honesty, innovation, institutional professionalism, integrity, and passion

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure customer service needs are met/exceeded for our patients
• Work closely and collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare personnel within the attached medical clinic environment
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and ensure that staff are properly supported
• Ensure that the pharmacy operates in accordance with guidelines of the Alberta College of Pharmacists and Health Canada
• Support clinical opportunities to enhance patient care
• Ensure billing is done correctly, with proper documentation, and in accordance with governed billing requirements
• Responsible for inventory management and audit process
• Monitor health and safety compliance
• Liaise between the pharmacy team and various key stakeholders

 Skills

• Ability to work independently and/or within a team and hold self and others accountable
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with physicians and other healthcare professionals in a close-proximity setting
• Able to pro-actively utilize clinical skills to support best patient outcomes using patient-centric documentation and the pharmacy practice framework model
• Ability to remain organized and to prioritize workloads
• Demonstrate superior customer service consistently
• Drive results through leadership and engagement
• Formulate, prioritize, and execute to achieve desired operational results
• Professional attitude with strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high professional ethical standards

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacists with the expectation of adherence to the Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Managers/Licensee
• Minimum 2 years pharmacist experience in the province of Alberta
• APA designation is preferred
• Working knowledge of equipment and technology commonly used in the pharmacy environment (e.g. Kroll, Nexxsys)
• Previous experience in a pharmacy management role is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal/external contacts, both orally and in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office is preferred

Applications Considered as Received

Applications with resume and cover letter and questions can be addressed to Chetan Vala, General Manager, Pharmacies at cvala@medigroup.ca.

While we thank you for your interest, only select applicants will be contacted regarding the position.

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