Interested in advancing your career and the future of pharmacy?
If you are someone who enjoys the clinical aspects of the pharmacy profession and the expanding scope of practice then this is the place for you!
Edson Shoppers Drug Mart has a Pharmacist run primary care clinic. One of the first of its kind, this clinic will allow a successful applicant to work in a clinically focused role!
We are looking for a clinical pharmacist that has a desire to actively engage in patient counseling and clinical services to create meaningful patient relationships. We have a steady paced pharmacy and are very involved in the community. We strive for a fun, and enthusiastic team work environment.
ABOUT EDSON:
Edson is a small town of 10,000 people and is located just under 2 hours west of Edmonton, halfway to Jasper, AB. If you enjoy the outdoors Edson allows you a short commute to the mountains and Jasper National Park. The town of Edson has a young demographic that offers many community events and recreational programs.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS UPON SIGNING:
- $5000 signing Bonus
- Up to $15,000 retention bonus for signed commitment
- Wage to be negotiated $62-70 / hour
- Relocation allowance
- Living and Accommodation help
- PEBC and OSCE exam reimbursement for new graduates
- License fees covered
- Professional insurance covered
- 3% RRSP matching
- Continuing education incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Store discount
- Annual 3-4 day conference in Calgary (fully covered)
- Other incentives can be negotiated***
SCHEDULE:
- 28-40 hours/week (6-8 hour shifts)
- Staff rotation for one weekend per month
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-9pm and Saturday - Sunday 10am-6pm
- Open to alternate scheduling such as week on/week off
- Clinical pharmacist overlap shifts minimum 3 days weekly
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Certified for Injection Administration and willing to be part of a Centre for Excellence program; expanding your injection training.
- Has or is pursuing Additional Prescribing Authority
- Good communication skills and excellent customer and staff relations
- Interested in disease management or specialized certifications
- Willing to participate in continued education to upgrade your knowledge
- Ability to work quickly, multi-task and work well under pressure
- A high level of professionalism, energy and enthusiasm
- Strong computer skills and quick with documentation
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pharmacy and Customer Service
- Acknowledge all customers approaching the Pharmacy, offer assistance promptly and in a courteous and professional manner
- Practice within federal/provincial, regulatory/legal requirements, provincial Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and Policies, demonstrating professional integrity and acting to uphold a high level of professional standard of practice
- Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management
- Provide counselling on prescriptions, over the counter/behind the counter products and all health related issues, including but not limited to indications, contra-indications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage
- Practice to full extent of expanded scope with Professional Services, within your capability
- Be clearly identifiable to the public
- Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed
- Communicate with other health care professionals within the circle of care to provide optimal customer care
- Maintain all records required in accordance with legislation, standards of practice, and policy, i.e. customer records, narcotic and controlled drug records
- Promote health and wellness and educate customers and as appropriate, engage with customers both in and outside the store through community events, clinics etc.
- Provide timely and positive resolutions to customer needs and requests from other healthcare providers
- Promote Pharmacy campaigns, programs and services as appropriate
Workflow and Inventory Management
- Control access to the dispensary with respect to inventory and patient confidentiality
- Review and maintain Workflow Queues on a daily basis
- Regular review of ‘will call’ bins, in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures
- Review of stock to identify expired inventory
- Oversight of current stock levels and medication orders from wholesaler
- Ensure all requirements for documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are met and reporting to Health Canada and regulatory bodies as necessary is completed
- Ensure proper preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of all inventory including those that require special handling and training, these could include but are not limited to vaccines, serums, biological and other drugs and pharmaceuticals
Operations
- Ensure entry/pickup workstations, counselling/waiting areas, and work islands reflect an appropriate image of the Pharmacy
- Ensure inventory is placed in appropriate areas
- At shift change, communicate all outstanding issues to corresponding team members
- Ensure all Pharmacy team members are in compliance with the uniform policy
- Involvement with financial reports as appropriate
- Identify and report business-building opportunities, both internally and externally, and action where appropriate
- Read and action store communications on in-store web
- File incident reports when any customer or staff medication or privacy incidents occur (actual, and near-misses)
Leadership & Supervision
- Ensure pharmacy team works cohesively to complete necessary activities
- Support ongoing training for all Pharmacy team members
Education & Professional Licensing
- Valid license to practice in the province
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
- Independent thinking and decision making - makes decisions when dealing with issues or problems
- Plan, coordinate and delegate assignments and provide coaching to Pharmacy colleagues
- Proven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example and support enterprise programs
- Prioritize activities quickly in response to changing initiatives
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
- Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
- Strong problem-solving skills including experience formulating and executing action plans
- Strong personal computing skills and knowledge of Pharmacy systems a definite asset
- Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed to provide a healthy and safe work environment for all colleagues
- Complete mandatory training and voluntary continuing education workshops, as needed
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $62.00-$70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Licence/Certification:
- Pharmacy License (required)
Work Location: In person
