Permanent, full-time opportunityLocation & Hours of Operation: Ability to commute to #[redacted] 11 Street SE, Calgary, AB. Affirming Care Pharmacy is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30am to 8:00pm. All Staff Pharmacists participate in a rotating schedule to cover evening and Saturday shifts. To ensure a collaborative and supported work environment, schedules are strategically structured to provide overlap with another Pharmacist during peak hours.
Who we hope to find:We are looking for a highly motivated and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our incredible Affirming Care Pharmacy team in Calgary. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist will play a key role in our day-to-day pharmacy operations, helping to refine processes and ensure every patient receives the most inclusive, affirming care possible. This is a unique opportunity to join an energetic and growing team that's deeply committed to making a difference.
In this role, you'll make an impact by:Providing Patient Care & Support
- Leveraging your clinical expertise within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care
- Performing patient medication counselling duties and providing exceptional customer service both over the phone and in-person
- Coordinating with patients to set up shipping and delivery preferences
- Managing patients' refill cycles to make sure they do not run out of their medication
- Assisting patients in navigating insurance challenges
- Providing in-person patient care, including administering injections in accordance with scope of practice and regulatory requirements
Leading Pharmacy Operations & Oversight
- Supervising and assisting Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants ensuring the accuracy of all prescriptions dispensed and shipped as per College of Pharmacy regulations
- Overseeing inventory management; performing inventory audits, managing the purchasing of packaging and pharmacy supplies and coordinating medication orders with wholesalers
Maintaining Compliance & Driving Collaboration
- Ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and Provincial laws, rules and regulations
- Ensuring all requirements for the documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are satisfied
- Collaborating with key team members to formulate business insights and drive operational and patient care improvements
We need someone who has:- A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- An active Pharmacist license and is in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacists, with authorization to administer injections
- 1+ years of experience as a Staff Pharmacist
- A strong understanding of pharmacy business operations and economics
- Proficiency in all aspects of pharmacy software, from data entry and billing to report generation and troubleshooting
- A positive attitude, a strong sense of urgency and a team player mentality
- Experience navigating operational, technological and strategic change
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- The ability to set priorities and manage time effectively, and is detail-oriented
- Active listening and strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Flexibility to work different shifts including evenings and weekends
It would also be great if you have:- Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA)
- Fluency in a second language (such as Spanish, Portuguese, or Mandarin)
- Proficiency with Kroll pharmacy software
Compensation:- $115,000 - $120,000 CAD/year (equivalent to $55.28 - $57.69 per hour), reviewed annually
- Quarterly bonuses of up to $1,000 per quarter
- Liability insurance and reimbursement of licensing fees included
- Compensation may vary depending on a candidate's relevant qualifications, knowledge, competencies and work experience, and other factors including market conditions. Base pay is just one aspect of our total rewards for part- and full-time employees at PurposeMed-see our other exciting benefits below!
Do you think you could be our next Pharmacist? We look forward to seeing your application!
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What we're offering (based on full-time, permanent roles in Canada & the USA): Along with the benefits below, we offer additional programs and supports designed to help you feel your best-both at work and outside of it.
- Work flexibly within a team that's remote friendly; we believe that work should fit around your life*
- 20 vacation days and a team that will remind you to use them!
- Annual winter break closure
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care from your first day of work-we cover 100% of your premiums, with coverage available for dependents
- 8 health/sick days
- Extended mental health coverage
- $20,000 of lifetime coverage for gender-affirming care and procedures (Canada)
- $500 learning fund to use towards courses and other professional development
- Our unique People Potential program, in which you'll partner with your manager to identify opportunities to grow and achieve your full potential
If you are looking for a place that sparks your creativity, helps others, and will push you to be your best, then you'll love PurposeMed.
*Most of our roles are performed virtually from home across Canada and the USA. Team members working onsite at Affirming Care pharmacies do need to be physically present.
