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Part-Time Pharmacist (Dispensary) - 18 month contract

CareRx5 days ago
Regina, SK
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Flexible medical and dental coverage
Defined work schedule for work-life balance

About the role

Position Summary:

At CareRx, we are shaping the future of senior care through pharmacy services that make a real difference. As Canada’s trusted leader in specialty pharmacy services for long-term care, retirement and congregate living communities, we are committed to enhancing the health of Canadians with unique and complex medication needs. Our goal is to improve clinical outcomes and provide personalized care every step of the way.

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager, the**Part Time****Pharmacist (18 month contract)**is responsible for ensuring that all prescriptions are dispensed accurately and safely while providing pharmaceutical patient care ensuring the highest level of therapeutic appropriateness for patients. The Pharmacist responds to a multitude of scenarios including, but not limited to: verifying safe and appropriate medication administration, assessing and dispensing critical medications, rapidly responding to palliative care prescriptions and arranging drug deliveries with our delivery team. This position will include day shifts and a rotation into weekend/evening.

Why you should join CareRx

Collaborative Team: Work with colleagues who share a passion for shaping the future of senior care.

Make a Real Impact: Feel fulfilled knowing your work directly benefits others within the communities we serve.

Flexible Benefits: For eligible roles, enjoy flexible medical and dental coverage that fits your needs.

Defined Work Schedule: Offers a healthy work-life balance with predictable hours.

Focus on Care: Work in an environment where your clinical expertise takes priority — without the demands of retail pharmacy.

Supportive Culture: Be part of a respectful, inclusive workplace where collaboration, connection and shared purpose drive everything we do.

Stability and Growth: Join a well-established Canadian company with a strong foundation for job security and opportunities to grow your career.

Appreciation in Action: We recognize great work through peer-nominated awards, team shout-outs and everyday moments of appreciation.

Celebrations and Community: From cultural events to team socials and holiday fun — we make time to connect, celebrate and enjoy the moments that bring us together.

Role Accountabilities:

  • Collaborates with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication orders are dispensed accurately, safely, timely and completely
  • Completes daily tasks in accordance with established work place policies and procedures
  • Consults with members of the pharmacy management team when there are unresolved issues surrounding day to day work functions
  • Provides exceptional customer care to CareRx Pharmacy patients and home partners
  • Communicates with all members of the resident care team while maintaining professionalism by following corporate policies to ensure the highest standard of customer care and quality of pharmacy service at all times
  • Maintains accurate, organized and complete resident health records ensuring appropriate documentation and continuity of care at all times
  • Conduct medication regimen/profile reviews with associated documentation of recommendations
  • Follows all provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy at all times
  • Follows all corporate regulations, policies and procedures at all times
  • Assists in maintaining and monitoring of pharmacy inventory
  • Participates in the training and support for newly hired and existing pharmacy team members when required
  • Participates in ongoing continuing education, remaining current in pharmaceutical, medical and professional licensing information in addition to corporate updates, policies, and standards
  • Prepare and repackage medications when required
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment

What You Bring To The Team

  • Currently licensed and in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacy
  • Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the health care team
  • Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
  • Demonstrated high level of fluency in both written and spoken English
  • Knowledge of Kroll Windows application
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with persons of varying levels of professional expertise in a professional and mature manner
  • Highly organized and possess excellent time management skills
  • Skilled in critical thought processes and be able to prioritize appropriately
  • Must demonstrate initiative and creativity
  • Self-directed requiring minimal supervision and able to work independently
  • Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality
  • Must demonstrate good listening skills and be adaptable to changes in job environment
  • Dependable and responsible in the execution of job duties
  • Adaptable to internal work changes
  • Previous long term care pharmacy experience preferred
  • Strong teaching skills

Preferred:

  • Knowledge and experience with Kroll software

  • Knowledge and experience with PacMed

  • Previous long term care pharmacy experience

See what one of our current Pharmacists has to say about working at CareRx

"When I joined CareRx, I was a freshman in the long-term care pharmacy. CareRx gave me the opportunity to learn and thrive by trusting me with diverse challenges from working in the compounding pharmacy to handling on-call responsibilities for our long-distance homes. There are continuous opportunities for professional growth, and management has always offered support and encouragement to achieve them. I’ve always wanted to help patients by providing them with the best possible care, and CareRx helped turn that dream into reality. Today, I feel confident in my role as a pharmacist. I’m so proud to be part of the Care Rx company."

Location:This role will be on site at1148 Dorothy Street Regina, SK S4X4L1

**Hours:**18 month contract, Part Time, 1-2 days a week, On Call rotation

**Opportunity:**This is a current existing position

**AI Disclosure:**CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates

Application Process

CareRx is committed to employment equity and a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all abilities and will provide accommodations upon request throughout the selection process.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening which can include depending on role, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration and Referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

About CareRx

Hospitals and Health Care
1001-5000

CareRx Corporation is Canada's leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes. We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres strategically located across the country. This allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner and quickly respond to routine changes in medication management.

We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

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