Relief Pharmacist BC Wide

Walmart•Burnaby, BC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Relief Pharmacist assists the Pharmacy Manager and the Staff Pharmacist in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations. This role involves ensuring an excellent patient experience, locating merchandise, and establishing strong working relationships with stakeholders. The pharmacist will accept and fill prescriptions accurately and safely, counsel patients on pharmaceutical products, and ensure proper storage of medications. They will execute processes according to OBWs/SOPs, operate pharmacy equipment, and maintain patient privacy in compliance with provincial regulations. The role also ensures patients receive eligible services like medication reviews and injections, and must adhere to OBW regulations for the Relief Pharmacist program. Travel to various locations is required, following schedules set by the Relief program coordinator. Developing collaborative relationships with other healthcare providers within the store and community is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

Age - 16 or older
Pharmacist License
Secondary optional permit in Alberta: CA_APA - Additional Prescribing Authorization

Responsibilities

Assists the Pharmacy Manager and the Staff Pharmacist in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations.
Ensures excellent patient experience.
Locates merchandise on the sales floor.
Establishes and develops a strong working relationship with Professional Services District Managers and other stakeholders.
Accepts prescriptions and/or refill requests from Customers, Doctors or Hospitals.
Ensures all prescriptions are filled accurately, efficiently, and safely using the established workflow models.
Counsels all patients on sold pharmaceutical products.
Ensures proper storage of pharmaceutical products.
Executes processes as per OBWs/SOPs.
Operates all equipment in the pharmacy (register, computer system etc.).
Protects and maintains patient privacy at all times and follows provincial regulations established by the regulatory body.
Ensures patients receive all eligible services they are entitled to (medication reviews, injections etc.) to meet specific patient needs.
Follows OBW regulations as per the Relief Pharmacist program.
Travels to various locations and follows the schedules set by the Relief program coordinator.
Develops and establishes collaborative relationships with other health care providers within the store (clinics, Vision Centre, their community etc.).