Pharmacist - Full-Time Hourly Position with Flexible Shifts

Overview

Join a community-focused, locally owned pharmacy to provide essential health, beauty, and convenience services while placing the customer as your top priority.

Role Summary

Manage pharmacy operations during your shift, offer expert consultation to customers and healthcare providers, dispense medication professionally, and assist in maintaining the dispensary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist all customers approaching the pharmacy.
• Operate within all federal, provincial, regulatory, and legal standards.
• Maintain customer privacy and confidentiality, including managing consent properly.
• Provide thorough counseling regarding prescriptions and both over-the-counter and behind-the-counter items.
• Deliver professional services to the full extent of your scope and capabilities.
• Ensure clear identification as the pharmacist to the public.
• Verify all prescriptions for accuracy and suitability before dispensing.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in the patient's circle of care to enhance service quality.
• Keep detailed records as mandated by legislation, professional standards, and internal policies.
• Control dispensary access to protect inventory and patient information.
• Monitor and maintain daily workflow and prescription queues.
• Regularly review ``will call'' medication bins according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Inspect stock for expired medications and manage inventory levels including ordering from suppliers.
• Comply with all Controlled Drugs and Substances Act regulations and perform required reporting to Health Canada and related bodies.
• Maintain pharmacy areas (workstations, counseling spaces, waiting areas) to ensure a professional appearance.
• Assist with financial reporting as applicable.
• Review and act on store communications via internal web systems.
• Document any incidents involving medication errors or privacy breaches for customers and staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to independently analyze situations and make effective decisions.
• Skill in planning, delegating tasks, and mentoring pharmacy team members.
• Proven capacity to lead business initiatives and support corporate programs.
• Passionate commitment to outstanding customer care.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication abilities.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude, including developing and implementing action plans.
• Proficient with personal computing and pharmacy management software is an asset.
• Committed to following health and safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Willingness to complete all mandatory trainings and pursue continuing education opportunities as needed.

Additional Information

This position is offered within a store owned by an Associate-Owner, providing the benefits of a local business atmosphere with the support of a national brand. Employees enjoy discounts, flexible schedules, competitive wages, and access to online learning resources.

The organization values Canada’s diversity and strives for inclusive hiring and product offerings that reflect community needs. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Adherence to legal standards is fundamental and part of the company's ethical code to maintain trust with customers and stakeholders.

Compensation

The hourly wage range for this position is $45.90 to $59.40, influenced by experience, expertise, and regional considerations. A sign-on bonus is also available.

Employment Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Shift: Flexible hours
• Location: Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada