Pharmacist at Calgary Co-op, Calgary

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Calgary Co-op is hiring a Pharmacist in Calgary, AB, to provide exceptional patient care and leadership within their pharmacy. This role focuses on filling prescriptions, administering injections, and ensuring high standards of customer service for all customers. Key requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and licensure with the Alberta College of Pharmacists. Candidates must also have authorization to administer medications by injection.

About the Opportunity at Calgary Co-op

Calgary Co-op Pharmacies are dedicated to fostering a highly professional environment, reflecting a deep commitment to the highest patient care standards. Our comprehensive pharmacy program is designed to keep patients well-informed, comfortable, and healthy in the most efficient way possible. If you are eager to make the most of your education and training, and to provide optimal patient care, Calgary Co-op offers excellent career opportunities. We are actively seeking talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for our pharmacy customers, delighting them every step of the way. This position provides a unique opportunity to provide leadership that embraces a culture promoting a passion for customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement, ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service experiences for our members and customers across Calgary Co-op. The Pharmacist plays an essential role in the quality and safety of our patients’ medications, reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and taking responsibility for assigned managerial duties.

Key Responsibilities and Patient Care Standards

The Pharmacist’s day-to-day focus revolves around meticulous patient care and outstanding customer service. This includes personally filling prescriptions, which involves evaluating their appropriateness, maintaining accurate records as per Alberta Pharmaceutical Association guidelines and Calgary Co-op Pharmacy policies, and consulting with physicians or other valid practitioners when clarification is needed. A high level of pharmaceutical care is expected in all interactions. Routine and regular administration of injections and vaccinations is a critical component of this role. Pharmacists will provide information and patient-oriented advice to customers concerning the proper use of prescription medication, as well as over-the-counter or self-medication products. Awareness and adherence to Calgary Co-op Pharmacy contracts, customer care and service standards, policies, and procedures are paramount, all while maintaining a high level of security. Beyond direct patient interaction, the role involves supervising and assisting in perpetual inventory processes, ordering prescription and dispensary products, and maintaining inventory levels consistent with budgeted targets to maximize sales and customer satisfaction. The Pharmacist will also supervise pharmacy technicians according to applicable rules and regulations, and abide by government and professional regulations regarding the control, safekeeping, and sale of pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications and Employee Benefits

To qualify for this Pharmacist position, candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSc. Pharm) and be licensed and registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacists. Superior patient relations skills coupled with a strong sense of professionalism are essential. Authorization to Administer Medications by Injection is a mandatory requirement. While previous retail pharmacy experience is desirable, it is not strictly required. Furthermore, pharmacists working in the dispensary must obtain Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) designation within one year of their effective start date, with new graduates having two years to obtain this designation. Calgary Co-op takes pride in providing more than just an attractive compensation and benefits plan; we offer a competitive hourly rate based on experience, eligibility for incentives up to 7.5% of regular base earnings, and an industry-leading pension plan and recognition program. Our comprehensive benefits program includes sick leave, medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage for you and your family, a pension plan after one year, and an employee discount program. We are committed to employee development through ongoing in-house training and education courses, a career development assistance program, and an employee recognition program, all designed to support our valued customers and team members.