Loblaw Companies

Pharmacist, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts

Loblaw Companies$80K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in pharmacy operations or related field
  • Registered pharmacist license in Alberta
  • Demonstrated customer service excellence in a retail setting
  • Strong leadership and coaching capabilities for team management
  • Experience managing compliance with federal and provincial health regulations
  • Proficient in pharmacy technology and software systems
  • Problem-solving abilities with a focus on operational efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day pharmacy operations and customer engagement
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant health regulations and privacy laws
  • Counsel patients on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medication records and inventory control
  • Supervise pharmacy workflows and personnel to enhance service delivery
  • Prepare financial reports and handle store communications
  • Ensure a clean and professional pharmacy environment for customers

Benefits

  • Employee purchase discount program
  • Opportunity for professional development through online training
  • Work for a recognized brand in the retail pharmacy sector
  • Engagement in community health and wellness initiatives
  • Regular involvement in operational strategy and business growth
Full Job Description
Location:
110 Columbia Blvd. W, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 4J4

Why this role is important?

SUMMARY:
To manage the operations of the Pharmacy while on duty, including providing consultation to both customers and health care providers, practice to full scope in providing professional services, dispensing medication, and assisting in the maintenance of the dispensary.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pharmacy and Customer Service
  • Acknowledge all customers approaching the Pharmacy
  • Practice within federal/provincial, regulatory/legal requirements
  • Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management
  • Provide counselling on prescriptions, over the counter/behind the counter products
  • Practice to full extent of expanded scope with Professional Services, within your capability
  • Be clearly identifiable to the public
  • Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed
  • Communicate with other health care professionals within the circle of care to provide customer care
  • Maintain all records required in accordance with legislation, standards of practice, and policy


Workflow and Inventory Management:
  • Control access to the dispensary with respect to inventory and patient confidentiality
  • Review and maintain Workflow Queues on a daily basis
  • Regular review of 'will call' bins, in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures
  • Review of stock to identify expired inventory
  • Oversight of current stock levels and medication orders from wholesaler
  • Ensure all requirements for documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are met and reporting to Health Canada and regulatory bodies


Operations:
  • Ensure entry/pickup workstations, counselling/waiting areas, and work islands reflect an appropriate image of the Pharmacy
  • Involvement with financial reports as appropriate
  • Read and action store communications on in-store web
  • File incident reports when any customer or staff medication or privacy incidents occur


Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
  • Independent thinking and decision making - makes decisions when dealing with issues or problems
  • Plan, coordinate and delegate assignments and provide coaching to Pharmacy colleagues
  • Proven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example and support enterprise programs
  • Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
  • Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
  • Strong problem-solving skills including experience formulating and executing action plans
  • Strong personal computing skills and knowledge of Pharmacy systems a definite asset
  • Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed to provide a healthy and safe work environment
  • Complete mandatory training and voluntary continuing education workshops, as needed


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Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You'll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type:
Full time

Type of Role:
Regular

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

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About Loblaw Companies

Loblaw Companies Limited is a Canadian food retailer that encompasses 22 brands, including Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, and Shoppers Drug Mart. The company was founded in 1919 by Theodore Loblaw and J. Milton Cork. Loblaw Companies Limited is the largest food retailer in Canada, with over 1,050 corporate and franchised stores across the country. The company also operates a loyalty program called PC Optimum, which allows customers to earn points on purchases that can be redeemed for discounts on future purchases.
Learn more about Loblaw Companies
Size
215,000 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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