Staff Pharmacist – Addiction / OAT

Job summary

Dispense and manage opioid agonist therapy, counsel patients using a harm-reduction approach, and maintain controlled-substance records and inventory. Provide clinical pharmacy services, manage billing and claims, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with clinic prescribers and the care team.

Job details

Careers at Pharmabest Staff Pharmacist – Addiction / OAT Full-Time St. Catharines Desired start date: Sep 01, 2026 About The Role We're opening a brand-new addiction pharmacy in the Niagara Region, co-located with a community medical clinic, and looking for a compassionate, patient-focused Staff Pharmacist to join our team from the ground up. This is a meaningful opportunity to work in opioid agonist therapy (OAT) and harm reduction, supporting patients through recovery in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Responsibilities Dispense and manage opioid agonist therapy (methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, Suboxone, Kadian) including witnessed and carry doses Counsel patients on safe, effective medication use with a harm-reduction approach Maintain accurate narcotic and controlled substance records, reconciliation, and inventory Provide clinical services including MedsChecks, immunizations, and minor ailment assessments Manage ODB billing and third-party claims Ensure full compliance with Ontario College of Pharmacists and Health Canada standards Collaborate closely with the co-located clinic prescribers and care team to support positive patient outcomes Qualifications Licensed and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) Injection certification an asset Experience with opioid agonist therapy (OAT) an asset — training available for the right candidate Compassionate, non-judgmental approach to patients in recovery Strong clinical knowledge and communication skills Comfortable with pharmacy dispensing software Professional, reliable, and patient-first attitude New graduates are welcome to apply What We Offer Competitive rate Extended health benefits Parking available Full-time, stable hours Supportive team and streamlined workflow Opportunities to grow within a multi-location pharmacy group How To Apply Submit your resume through this posting or email info@pharmabest.ca. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ‍ ‍ ‍ Responsibilities Dispense and manage opioid agonist therapy (methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, Suboxone, Kadian) including witnessed and carry doses Counsel patients on safe, effective medication use with a harm-reduction approach Maintain accurate narcotic and controlled substance records, reconciliation, and inventory Provide clinical services including MedsChecks, immunizations, and minor ailment assessments Manage ODB billing and third-party claims Ensure full compliance with Ontario College of Pharmacists and Health Canada standards Collaborate closely with the co-located clinic prescribers and care team to support positive patient outcomes Qualifications Licensed and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) Injection certification an asset Experience with opioid agonist therapy (OAT) an asset — training available for the right candidate Compassionate, non-judgmental approach to patients in recovery Strong clinical knowledge and communication skills Comfortable with pharmacy dispensing software Professional, reliable, and patient-first attitude New graduates are welcome to apply What We Offer Competitive rate Extended health benefits Parking available Full-time, stable hours Supportive team and streamlined workflow Opportunities to grow within a multi-location pharmacy group How To Apply Submit your resume through this posting or email info@pharmabest.ca. 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What you’ll do

Dispense and manage opioid agonist therapy, counsel patients using a harm-reduction approach, and maintain controlled-substance records and inventory. Provide clinical pharmacy services, manage billing and claims, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with clinic prescribers and the care team.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A), and should bring strong clinical knowledge, communication skills, and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. OAT experience and injection certification are assets, but OAT training is available and new graduates are welcome.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits
• Parking
• Stable Full-Time Hours
• Supportive Team
• Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Medication Dispensing · Preferred
• Patient Counseling · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Opioid Agonist Therapy
• Medication Dispensing
• Patient Counseling
• Harm Reduction
• Narcotic and Controlled Substance Recordkeeping
• Inventory Management
• MedsChecks
• Immunizations
• Minor Ailment Assessments
• ODB Billing
• Third-Party Claims
• Regulatory Compliance
• Clinical Communication
• Pharmacy Dispensing Software
• Injection Certification
• Interprofessional Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Retail

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