Staff Pharmacist - Sign-on bonus

Loblaw Companies Limited•Sudbury, ON

2d•CA$59 - CA$76•Onsite

About The Position

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking passionate and talented colleagues to join their Pharmacy team and provide an exceptional shopping experience for customers. The company offers progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and a great benefits package. This role is part of a growing Health & Wellness philosophy that includes Pharmacy, Dietitian, Medical, and Optical services. The Staff Pharmacist will report to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, preparation, and delivery of prescriptions. This includes ensuring adequate inventory levels, counseling patients, and interacting positively with internal and external customers. The role also involves creating awareness and educating customers through public relations and providing training to other pharmacy colleagues.

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
Strong personal computing skills, as well as knowledge of Health Watch Pharmacy Computer system a definite asset
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check.

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)