Career Opportunities

Job Description

Are you looking to practice to your full scope?

Do you want to work at an award winning pharmacy?

Do you have a passion for patient care and excellence in customer service?

Then we’re looking for you!

We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with a passion for helping others improve their health or manage their chronic illnesses. As a pharmacist, you will review prescriptions, check patient files for possible drug interactions, dispense prescribed medication, and answer patient questions about prescribed and over-the-counter medications and their use. When necessary, you will also collaborate and advise health practitioners on drug dosage and selection. Our ideal candidate has at least two years of retail pharmacy experience.

Overlap with Pharmacist 5 days a week, 2 Assistants and 2 Pharmacy Technicians on staff

Store hours: M-F 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm, no Sundays or Holidays

24 to 36 hours/week

Competitive wages

Pharmacist Duties and Responsibilities

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners

Check for order accuracy on medicine type, dosage, and correct packaging/ labels on all new and refill orders

Educate patients on drug side-effects and correct dosage, including frequency of use, time of day, and any possible food or drug interactions

Follow all applicable local, provincial, and federal health laws

Administer immunizations

Answer questions and interpret symptoms of non-prescription customers; advise them on possible solutions

Check drug stock frequently and ensure drugs are up to date, removing any damaged or expired items

Pharmacist Requirements and Qualifications

BScPharm or PharmD

Current and valid license to practice in Alberta

2+ years of retail pharmacy experience

Injection certified

APA (preferred)

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong analytical and communication skills

Willing to learn compounding portion of pharmacy