Career Opportunities

Job Description

Position Summary

The Pharmacist position plays an essential role in the quality and safety of our patients’ medications. They are responsible for the supervision of the Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians to ensure efficient and accurate distribution of our products and services. With professional knowledge, experience and a compassionate nature, the Pharmacist will bring a specialized approach to our team and clients that brings an incomparable value.

Your Day to Day:

• Receives verbal Rx orders and accurately reduces same to writing in adherence with local laws and regulations
• Evaluates appropriateness of prescription orders with consideration for patient safety and legal requirements
• Completes third party adjudications necessary to complete prescriptions
• Coordinates and supervises the non-sterile compounding and dispensing of drugs according to medication orders issued by authorized medical care providers and is responsible for the timely processing of medication orders and the distribution of medications
• Maintains confidentiality and protects personal and organization information at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines; provides Clinical services based on the organizational framework
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction
• The ability to communicate effectively to maximize accuracy in the delivery of patient care
• Setting high standards of performance for self and others

What You Will Bring To The Team:

• Current Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in the Province of Alberta required
• Experience with KROLL Pharmacy software required
• Experience with PACMED and PACVision an asset
• Prescribing authority and injection certification an asset
• Supervisory experience and experience in diverse institutions desirable
• Strong Interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, co-workers and other health professionals

Qualities for Success: 

• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Application Process

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role – Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.