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Pharmacist Opportunity – Castlegar, BC

Embrace the Mountain Town Lifestyle in the Beautiful West Kootenay Region

Located in the picturesque Selkirk Mountains, Castlegar offers an exceptional lifestyle for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re exploring pristine lakes, hiking mountain trails, or enjoying winter sports, the Kootenays offer a world-class recreational paradise. Just 30 minutes from Nelson and Rossland/Trail, Castlegar provides a rare opportunity to combine your passion for pharmacy with an incredible, family-friendly environment.

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we are dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our communities. As a leader in Canadian pharmacy, we provide a supportive and collaborative team environment where you can thrive professionally. We offer an opportunity to practice pharmacy in a meaningful way, with a focus on patient care, ongoing learning, and contributing to the well-being of the people you serve.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Pharmacist to join our dedicated team in Castlegar, BC. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who values patient care, enjoys a dynamic work environment, and is passionate about advancing the practice of pharmacy. You will benefit from the support of a regulated pharmacy technician team, as well as full pharmacist overlap, creating an environment that enhances your ability to deliver high-quality clinical services. Working alongside experienced colleagues and being supported by skilled technicians allows you to focus more on patient care, clinical consultations, and medication therapy management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prescription Accuracy: Verify and dispense medications, ensuring patient safety while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy.
• Patient Counseling: Provide expert advice on prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and health management solutions.
• Enhanced Services: Deliver cognitive and clinical services such as medication therapy management (MTM), immunizations, and patient assessments, while being supported by pharmacy technicians handling routine dispensing and administrative tasks.
• Patient Care: Build lasting relationships with patients and provide personalized consultations to support their health and wellness goals, while benefiting from pharmacist overlap that allows for collaborative decision-making and comprehensive care.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with regulated pharmacy technicians and fellow pharmacists to ensure seamless operations and optimal patient care.
• Operational Excellence: Support store operations with inventory management, compliance with provincial and federal regulations, and contributing to a positive team atmosphere.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Licensing: Eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the province of British Columbia.
• Clinical Skills: Experience with medication therapy management (MTM), immunizations, and patient counseling is an asset.
• Customer Service: Strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing the customer experience.
• Team Player: Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a regulated pharmacy technician team, other pharmacy staff, and fellow pharmacists.
• Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using pharmacy management systems and electronic health records (EHR).

• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, in a fast-paced environment. We offer a fair rotation of shifts and flexible scheduling to ensure a good work-life balance.

Why Choose Shoppers Drug Mart in Castlegar?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours with full-time and part-time options available. Our store hours are Monday to Sunday, 8 am – 10 pm. We ensure a fair rotation of shifts that allows you to plan your time with ease.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking pharmacy that embraces continuous learning, offering opportunities to develop new skills and grow your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive compensation ($60.00 to$70.00/hour), health benefits, and employee wellness programs to ensure your well-being, both at work and at home.
• Community Engagement: Join a team that is deeply involved in the local community, with the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of your patients.

• Supportive Team: Benefit from a strong, regulated pharmacy technician team and full pharmacist overlap, ensuring a collaborative environment that enhances your ability to provide clinical services and comprehensive patient care.

About Shoppers Drug Mart:

Shoppers Drug Mart is Canada’s leading pharmacy brand, providing a range of services including prescriptions, health consultations, immunizations, and wellness programs. Our mission is to provide outstanding care to every patient, ensuring their health and safety are always our top priority. As a member of our team, you’ll be part of an organization that truly values the work you do and invests in your professional development.

Interested in applying?
Please send your resume to:
Erica Skopac, Associate-Owner
Phone: 250-509-0772
Email: eskopac@shoppersdrugmart.ca

I look forward to hearing from you!