Pharmacist

Company: 1396715 BC Ltd. o/a Shoppers Drug Mart #2125

Business information: Retail Pharmacy.

Business address: 1100 5955 Main St., Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Work Location: Same as above.

Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

Advise customers on indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage

Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication

Manage the storage, packaging and distribution of medicinal products

Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals

Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies

Check prescriptions for proper dosage

Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by calculating, measuring and mixing the right quantities of drugs and other ingredients

Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs

Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of other pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and other staff

Requirements:

Education: A university degree in pharmacy and a period of supervised practical training are required

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in the field is required.

Licensure is required.

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Manual dexterity, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Fast-paced environment, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Attention to detail, Physically demanding, Tight deadlines, Hand-eye coordination, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods of time, Ability to distinguish between colours, Work under pressure, Overtime.

Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral and written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player.

Ability to Supervise: Up to 5 people.

Language: English is required.

Salary: $60.00 hourly, 40 Hours per week.

Benefits: Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage, Bonus, Deferred profit-sharing plan, Maternity and parental benefits, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Wellness program, Learning/training paid by employer.

Important Information: The working hours will be 6-12 hours per day set anywhere between 8 AM and 8 PM. Flexibility on schedule is required as some days will start earlier and others finish later depending on the business needs. Weekend work may be required. Overtime is required.

Apply by e-mail to: Asdm2125@shoppersdrugmart.ca

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