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Pharmacist – Full-Time, Permanent

Employer: Plaza 160 Pharmacy
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (On-site)
Position: Pharmacist – 1 Vacancy
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Compensation: $56.00–$65.00 per hour (negotiable)
Hours: 32–44 hours per week
Schedule: Morning, daytime, and weekend shifts; flexible scheduling available
Start Date: As soon as possible
Benefits: Bonus opportunities and employer-paid learning and training

About Plaza 160 Pharmacy

Plaza 160 Pharmacy is part of a group of independently operated community pharmacies in Edmonton, Alberta, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

We believe pharmacists are essential frontline healthcare providers whose professional contributions extend well beyond prescription dispensing.

Our pharmacy group has several pharmacists actively practising to their full scope of practice in Alberta. We encourage and support pharmacists in exercising independent professional judgment, providing comprehensive clinical services, and developing meaningful relationships with their patients.

Our pharmacist-owners are actively involved in pharmacy practice and provide ongoing clinical support, professional mentorship, and collegial collaboration. Our team values knowledge-sharing, mutual support, and professional development.

We are particularly proud of our diverse and appreciative patient community. Our patients recognize and value pharmacists as frontline healthcare providers, making our practice a rewarding environment for pharmacists who enjoy meaningful patient interactions.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation of $56–$65 per hour, negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Bonus opportunities and recognition of professional contributions.
• Permanent, full-time employment of 32–44 hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling, including morning, daytime, and weekend shifts, with consideration given to individual scheduling preferences and commitments wherever operationally feasible.
• Employer-paid learning and professional training.
• Opportunities to practise to the full extent of individual professional authorization under Alberta’s pharmacy practice framework.
• A collaborative team of pharmacists experienced in comprehensive clinical pharmacy services.
• Accessible pharmacist-owners providing professional support, mentorship, and collegial collaboration.
• A diverse and appreciative patient population that recognizes the importance of pharmacists in frontline healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals accurately and safely to patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Review prescriptions for appropriate dosage, contraindications, drug interactions, and other drug therapy concerns.
• Advise patients on medication indications, dosage, adverse effects, precautions, and drug interactions.
• Provide guidance on the selection and appropriate use of non-prescription medications.
• Maintain accurate patient medication profiles and required records, including those relating to narcotics, controlled substances, and other regulated medications.
• Order and maintain appropriate inventory levels of pharmaceutical products and supplies.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, other pharmacists, and pharmacy staff as required.
• Conduct patient assessments, medication reviews, and ongoing therapy monitoring within the pharmacist’s authorized scope of practice.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and Alberta College of Pharmacy standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (BPharm, BSc Pharmacy, or PharmD).
• Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) certification.
• Licensure by the appropriate provincial regulatory authority, including Alberta College of Pharmacy registration to practise as a pharmacist in Alberta.
• Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and commitment to patient-centred care.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a pharmacy team.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates and will assess applicants based on their professional qualifications, experience, and suitability for the position.