Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy

London Drugs Limited

$104K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required
  • 2-3 years of pharmacy experience preferred
  • Strong supervisory skills essential
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
  • High self-motivation and resourcefulness needed
  • Good organizational skills and diligence important
  • Strong business acumen necessary

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with provincial pharmacy regulations and legislative requirements
  • Foster professionalism and a strong work ethic among staff
  • Operate the pharmacy efficiently with an emphasis on productivity
  • Plan resources to address staff performance and training needs
  • Communicate and execute company policies and procedures effectively
  • Maintain good inventory control and practices
  • Focus on building pharmacy business to increase sales and profits

Benefits

  • Company-matched RRSPs for future planning
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
  • Opportunities for lifelong learning through in-house training
  • Employee discounts available
  • Postsecondary entrance scholarships for employees' children
Full Job Description
Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy

The Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy is a developmental position used to educate and prepare the individual for the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Manager position. This person is responsible for:
• Ensuring the pharmacy meets all the standards set by the provincial pharmacy regulatory body and all legislative requirements
• Fostering professionalism, good business practices and a strong work ethic
• Operating the pharmacy efficiently with a focus on staff productivity, staff training, team building and payroll usage
• Resource planning which addresses manpower needs, staff performance standards, training and development plans
• Ensuring all company directives, policies & procedures, programs and initiatives are well communicated and executed
• Ensuring good inventory control and measures are in place
• Building the pharmacy business and increase the pharmacy sales and profit

In addition to the above duties, this is also a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, applicants must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while at the same time providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.

Minimum requirements to be considered for this position:
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2-3 years of pharmacy experience
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of self motivation and resourcefulness
• Good organizational skills and diligence
• Good business sense

Your proven ability to build the business will include a strong dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards as well as an ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including:

  • Helping you plan for your future with Company matched RRSPs
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Lifelong learning through ongoing in-house training & education courses
  • Employee discounts
  • Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children


If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals,

Apply Now!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.

Compensation: $50.08 per hour

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