(CAN) Relief Pharmacist
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 Relief Pharmacist will accept prescriptions and refill requests, ensure accurate and safe filling of prescriptions, counsel patients on pharmaceutical products, and maintain proper storage of medications. They will execute processes according to OBWs/SOPs, operate pharmacy equipment, and protect patient privacy in compliance with provincial regulations. Additionally, the role ensures patients receive eligible services and must adhere to OBW regulations specific to the Relief Pharmacist program. Travel to various locations and collaboration with other healthcare providers within the store are also key aspects 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.).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
