Job Description

South Country Co-op is currently hiring a Pharmacist to join our team at the Northlands Pharmacy location in Medicine Hat, AB.

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist is responsible for assisting the Pharmacy Manager with the overall operations of the Pharmacy department. Responsibilities include delivering world-class customer service, ordering and stocking pharmaceuticals, filling patient prescriptions, and providing information to customers. Our Pharmacists provide patient-focused care, including clinical services, counselling and professional advice on prescriptions and OTC products, and administering injections and immunizations.

• Obtain, interpret, and evaluate all prescriptions to ensure therapeutic appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with health care professionals in the community to ensure optimal patient care.
• Supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians.
• Oversee all dispensing duties carried out by a Pharmacy Assistant to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of all prescription dispensed.
• Ensure all medication dispensing processes are accurate and appropriately managed.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Pharmacy and:

• You have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.Sc.Phm.) or a Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized institution and are registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacy
• Preference is given to those with Additional Prescribing Authority (APA) designation or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
• You're familiar with the Kroll pharmacy system (preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Strong leadership skills with a high level of integrity and work ethic
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Ability to adapt to new technology
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
• Action-oriented with a positive, energetic approach
• Demonstrate the Co-op values of excellence, community, integrity, and people in every aspect of their approach
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• You're honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

If this opportunity speaks to you and believe you would be a good fit for this role, please apply online. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.