Pharmacist

Job summary

The Pharmacist provides patient-focused services, including professional counseling on medications and overseeing accurate dispensing processes. They are also responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance and leading pharmacy technicians and assistants.

Job details

Lakeshore Co-operatives Ltd. is hiring a Pharmacist for the Food Store in Yellowknife, NT. About us: We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Pharmacist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring safe and effective medication use, providing exceptional patient care, and supporting clinical operations within our facility. This is a full-time position. What you’ll do: * Provide patient focused services maximize patient care. Provide professional advice and counselling on prescription and OTC medications including indications, dosage, adverse effects, and drug interactions. * Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures that comply with federal and provincial legislation, regulations, bylaws, and accrediting body standards. Maintain quality management policies and procedures for reporting, documenting, and following up on known, alleged, and suspected errors, incidents, and discrepancies. * Ensure all medication dispensing processes are accurate and appropriately managed while focusing on the timely delivery, reporting, invoicing, ordering, and communication. Oversee all dispensing duties carried out by a Pharmacy Assistant to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of all prescriptions dispensed. * Develop and maintain strong working relationships with health care professionals in the community to ensure optimal patient care. Collaborate with other health care professionals on a regular basis to identify and resolve drug therapy problems. Participate in industry association events and stay up to date with developments in the pharmacy profession. * Provide leadership and guidance to Pharmacy Technician. Provide professional advice, counselling, and expertise to patients regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, medical conditions, and overall health. Who you are: You have the following qualifications: * Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.Sc.Phm.) or a Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized institution. * Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Pharmacist. * Current licensure and good standing with relevant provincial College of Pharmacists is required. * Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required. What We Offer: * Salary range: $122,410.00 - $160,663.67 annually * An annual management bonus program. * Employer matched pension program. * Comprehensive group benefits plan. * A relocation package is available for qualified candidates residing outside of Yellowknife, NT. * Career progression opportunity. About Yellowknife, NT: Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories, and is home to about 20, 000 people. As the capital of the NT, it has a lot to offer. Located on the shores of Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife is known for its midnight sun, aurora borealis and unique blend of culture and bustling city living. This position will remain open until filled. FCLUL To apply: Please send your resume to hrbp@lakeshorecoop.com

What you’ll do

The Pharmacist provides patient-focused services, including professional counseling on medications and overseeing accurate dispensing processes. They are also responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance and leading pharmacy technicians and assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a B.Sc.Phm. or Pharm.D. and possess a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Pharmacist. Current licensure and good standing with a provincial College of Pharmacists are required.

Benefits

• Annual Management Bonus Program • Employer Matched Pension Program • Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan • Relocation Package • Career Progression Opportunity

Listed skills

• Clinical Operations · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Medication Dispensing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Medication Counseling
• Clinical Operations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Management
• Medication Dispensing
• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Retail
• Management & Leadership