Operations Pharmacist

Posted:
8/12/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada ⋅ British Columbia, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

Location:

102-7635 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5J 0B8

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.  We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Why is this role important :
MediSystem is looking to hire a full-time operations pharmacist to join our dedicated team that serves our long-term-care facilities. The operations pharmacist will ensure all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with provincial regulations and company policies (professional / legal requirements) in order to provide the highest quality pharmaceutical care. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance. 


What you'll do: 

  • Align with all company policies and operating procedures (regulatory/legal requirements) to enable pharmacists to deliver high-level pharmaceutical care. 

  • Train and supervise dispensary staff as required. 

  • Assist in setting and achieving financial objectives for the company. 

  • Assist in maintaining pharmacy inventory. 

  • Present a professional image and provide friendly customer service to foster relationship building with our clients. 

  • Practice pharmacy within the College's Scope of Practice and guidelines for providing pharmaceutical care. 

  • Ensure that narcotics are properly received and recorded at the dispensary. Participate in cycle counting and reconciling of inventory as necessary. 

  • Ensure current and accurate patient profiles for all patients are maintained. 

  • Perform technical, therapeutic and electronic MAR checks of all medication entries, ensuring detailed documentation in paperless Kroll meets standard of practice in accordance with professional / legal requirements. 

  • Provide, document, and bill all pharmaceutical interventions/opinions/services as appropriate. 

  • Minimize medication incidents according to company policies and procedures. 

  • In the event of a medication incident follow protocol for reporting and resolving. 

  • Participate in continuous learning activities and share relevant takeaways with other staff 

  • Document patient counselling in Kroll for all prescriptions as required by provincial regulations. 

  • Assist in ensuring timely and accurate completion of third party processing, billing, re-submissions, and reporting. 

  • Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with regulations. 

  • Align with all federal and provincial pharmacy regulations. 

  • Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging


What you bring: 

  • Must be licensed with the BC College of Pharmacists and in good standing 

  • Must be available to cover on-call services after hours on a scheduled rotational basis as required 

  • Preferred: minimum of two years of experience as a pharmacist in a long-term care, retail, and/or hospital pharmacy setting. 

  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills 

  • A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail 

  • Superior organizational skills, with a commitment to provide exceptional customer service 

  • Be highly organized, takes initiative, and has excellent problem solving and decision-making skills 

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.   Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. 

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. 

Employment Type:

Part time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$41.10 - $54.80 / 41,10$ - 54,80$ (per hour / de l’heure)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste.