Pharmacist

Job summary

Provide pharmaceutical services and care to residents and clients in accordance with professional standards, promoting safe and appropriate medication use. Compound, dispense, and distribute medications and other pharmaceuticals based on prescriptions from authorized practitioners, and perform other assigned duties.

Job details

About the job Ready to start your next chapter with CapitalCare as a Pharmacist? At CapitalCare, our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide person-centred care with dignity, expertise, and kindness. Whether you work directly with residents or support our centres behind the scenes, your skills and expertise contribute to the quality of life of the residents and families we serve. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can learn, grow, collaborate, and build a meaningful career in continuing care. Explore our opportunities and find your place on the team. Who We Are CapitalCare is one of the largest public continuing care organizations in Canada, with approximately 2,700 staff supporting nearly 1,400 elderly and disabled adults in 10 care centres and over 300 individuals in community day programs. The organization is committed to providing care with dignity, respect, and recognition of each resident’s individuality. CapitalCare is recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 employers and an Employer of Choice, reflecting its commitment to staff well-being and engagement. Team members benefit from flexible schedules, meaningful work that impacts residents’ lives, and opportunities for professional growth. A career at CapitalCare offers a collaborative environment where individuals can discover and develop their potential. The Opportunity RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: The incumbent will provide pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical care for the residents and clients of the organization in accordance with professional practice and standards promoting safe and appropriate use of drugs in resident care Compound, dispense and distribute medications and other pharmaceuticals to residents from prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists and other qualified practitioners. Perform other duties as required/assigned. ACCEPTING APPLICANTS UNTIL: Oct 6, 2026, 12:59:00 AM Who You Are EDUCATION: Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy from a recognized University is required. RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES: Must hold membership in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacists. Membership in the following groups is considered beneficial: Pharmacists Association of Alberta, Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (Canadian Chapter). Please apply on the CapitalCare website: https://careers.capitalcare.net/careersection/cc_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=CAP0006XJ&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FEdmonton

What you’ll do

Provide pharmaceutical services and care to residents and clients in accordance with professional standards, promoting safe and appropriate medication use. Compound, dispense, and distribute medications and other pharmaceuticals based on prescriptions from authorized practitioners, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university is required. Applicants must be in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacists; membership in specified pharmacy associations is considered beneficial.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedules • Professional Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Medication Dispensing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Pharmaceutical Care
• Medication Compounding
• Medication Dispensing
• Medication Distribution
• Prescription Processing
• Safe Medication Use
• Appropriate Drug Use
• Resident-Centred Care
• Professional Practice Standards
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare