Pharmacist Job

Employer Name: Aera Moon Pharmacy Ltd o/a Shoppers Drug Mart

Aera Moon Pharmacy Ltd o/a Shoppers Drug Mart in Vernon, BC is seeking a dedicated, positive, and self-motivated Pharmacist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide exceptional patient care, deliver outstanding customer service, and play an important role in supporting the pharmacy’s daily operations in a fast-paced retail environment.

Work Location: 3417 31 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 2H6
Position: Pharmacist
Wage: $58.00 per hour
Working Hours: 32~35 hours per week
Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Starting Date of Employment: As Soon As Possible
Position Available: 1
Benefits: 6% vacation pay or 3 weeks paid vacation per year
Responsibility:
• Review and accurately dispense prescription medications.
• Assess prescriptions for appropriate drug selection, dosage, potential interactions, allergies, and other medication-related concerns.
• Provide patients with clear information and counselling regarding the proper use, dosage, side effects, and storage of medications.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and patient care needs.
• Monitor patients’ medication use and identify potential drug-related problems or opportunities to improve therapy.
• Administer vaccines and provide other authorized pharmacy-based clinical services as required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient medication records and documentation.
• Process prescription refills, renewals, and other pharmacy requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Supervise and support pharmacy assistants and other staff to ensure efficient daily pharmacy operations.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy policies, provincial regulations, and standards of practice.
• Maintain proper inventory of prescription drugs and monitor medication storage and expiry dates.
• Respond to patient inquiries and resolve medication-related concerns while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Job Requirements:
• A university degree in pharmacy and a period of supervised practical training is required.
• Registration and licensure as a pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (CPBC) are required.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience as a pharmacist in Canada or abroad is required.
• Strong knowledge of prescription medications, drug interactions, dosage, contraindications, and medication therapy is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

How to apply
Please e-mail us your resume to [email protected] with the subject line of: Full-time Pharmacist at Shoppers Drug Mart. We thank all interested candidates who apply, submissions will be reviewed and those who we believe may be a perfect addition to our team will be contacted.

Inquiries: e-mail only, please.

Shoppers Drug Mart respects equity and diversity within its community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.