Relief Pharmacist

Loblaw Companies Limited•Brampton, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Relief Pharmacist to make a difference in communities across Canada. The company values authenticity, trust, and connections, aiming to shape the future of Canadian retail and positively impact the lives of all Canadians. As one of the country's largest employers, Loblaw offers a range of opportunities and experiences. The company emphasizes collaboration, commitment, and a high bar for performance. This role is suitable for individuals starting their career, re-entering the workforce, or seeking a new job. Loblaw prides itself on helping Canadians live life well and is looking for talented colleagues passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for their Pharmacy customers. The company offers progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and a great benefits package. The Relief Pharmacist will be part of a growing Health & Wellness philosophy that includes Pharmacy, Dietitian, Medical, and Optical services. This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for receiving, preparing, and delivering prescriptions accurately and timely, ensuring adequate inventory levels, and providing counseling with appropriate documentation to all patients. The role also involves friendly, positive, and proactive interaction with internal and external customers, as well as creating awareness and educating customers through public relations. Regular travel is required, and the pharmacist will work in a variety of different pharmacies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy and a Class A Pharmacists license a must
Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
Excellent leadership and performance management skills required
Proven ability to build the business using community-based marketing strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving skills including the experience formulating and executing action plans

Nice To Haves

Strong personal computing skills, as well as knowledge of Healthwatch and/or KROLL Pharmacy systems a definite asset

Responsibilities

Prepare, dispense and control medications accurately and timely to patients
Ensure medication and over the counter supplements inventory levels is adequate to meet patients’ needs
Counsel of patients in regards to new and additional medications in a friendly, positive and pro-active interaction
Create awareness and educate customers through public relations (public health days clinics, etc.)
Provide timely and positive resolution to patient’s needs and Doctor’s requests/issues
Review and control costs at all levels within Loblaw Pharmacy (dispensary)
Provide on-going training for all new and existing Pharmacy colleagues (technicians, interns, students, IPG’s)
Responsible for receiving, preparing and delivery of Rx and clinical services (within their scope of practice) accurately and timely
Regular travel is required for this role and a reliable means of transportation is required
Required to work in a variety of different pharmacies and not at one fixed location unless otherwise indicated