Pharmacist

Federated Co-operatives Limited • Yellowknife, NT

10d • CA$122,410 - CA$160,664 • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeshore Co-op is hiring a Pharmacist for the Food Store in Yellowknife, NT. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Pharmacist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring safe and effective medication use, providing exceptional patient care, and supporting clinical operations within our facility. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.Sc.Phm.) or a Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Pharmacist.
• Current licensure and good standing with relevant provincial College of Pharmacists is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient focused services maximize patient care.
• Provide professional advice and counselling on prescription and OTC medications including indications, dosage, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures that comply with federal and provincial legislation, regulations, bylaws, and accrediting body standards.
• Maintain quality management policies and procedures for reporting, documenting, and following up on known, alleged, and suspected errors, incidents, and discrepancies.
• Ensure all medication dispensing processes are accurate and appropriately managed while focusing on the timely delivery, reporting, invoicing, ordering, and communication.
• Oversee all dispensing duties carried out by a Pharmacy Assistant to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of all prescriptions dispensed.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with health care professionals in the community to ensure optimal patient care.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals on a regular basis to identify and resolve drug therapy problems.
• Participate in industry association events and stay up to date with developments in the pharmacy profession.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Pharmacy Technician.
• Provide professional advice, counselling, and expertise to patients regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, medical conditions, and overall health.

Benefits

• An annual management bonus program.
• Employer matched pension program.
• Comprehensive group benefits plan.
• A relocation package is available for qualified candidates residing outside of Yellowknife, NT.
• Career progression opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior