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Pharmacy - Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Lawtons Drugs1 day ago
St. John's, NL
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health, dental, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Virtual health care and Employee & Family Assistance Program
Retirement and savings plan

About the role

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to start fresh?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families our communities.

As a regulated professional licenced with the provincial college of pharmacy you’ll be an essential part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients' expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individual to conduct the authorized duties of the technician as imposed by individual Provincial Pharmacy Regulatory Bodies.

Here’s where you’ll have an impact:
RPT’s will have independent authority, responsibility, and liability to prepare, process and compound prescriptions including:

  • Receiving and transcribing verbal prescriptions from practitioners
  • Ensuring prescriptions are complete and authentic
  • Providing injections/vaccinations as applicable by regulations in certain jurisdictions
  • Transferring prescriptions to and receiving prescriptions from other pharmacies
  • Ensuring the accuracy of prepared prescriptions
  • Conducting the final check of prepared prescriptions
  • Confirming the accuracy of drug and personal health information in patient records

What you bring to the table:

  • Completion of the Pharmacy Technician Certification
  • Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Who we are:
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces,

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fueled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process

What we offer:
Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive—physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
  • Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
  • 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
  • Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
  • Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.

Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what we have to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!

About Lawtons Drugs

Retail Pharmacies
501-1000

As a parent company and a strong supporter of Lawtons Drugs, Sobeys core values reflect the commitment and convictions that have helped shape the company over the past 100 years.

Since our 1907 beginning as a small pharmacy in Newfoundland, Lawtons Drugs has portrayed integrity, commitment to its employees, and a desire to consistently exceed customer expectations in service, value and product selection.

Lawtons Drugs has since grown to 80 locations in Atlantic Canada with plans to expand even further. Our pharmacy services complement customers' prescriptions and help them manage their family's medication and health care needs.

Lawtons Drugs has a full line of home healthcare solutions, beauty, cosmetics, convenience and giftware products to suit everyone's needs.