Pharmacist - Sobeys, Truro

About this opportunity

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact. As part of these Sobeys careers in Truro, you will be joining a growing Canadian market leader in grocery and pharmacy operating over 1,600 stores across the country. Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian and committed to taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority. You will be part of a pharmacy team that is committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients' expectations.

Key duties

In this professional healthcare role, you will focus on several key areas to deliver top-tier service and support to patients:

• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient’s best interest to achieve excellence in the areas of patient-centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services (disease state management, medication reviews and adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines etc.)
• Provide patient counselling and education for new therapy to patients/caregivers while tailoring to the needs and concerns of the patient (i.e., literacy, hearing loss, privacy, etc.)
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health & wellness services to all patients
• Actively engage in all areas of Fusion to ensure patients experience seamless care and a consistent pharmacy experience across locations
• Ensure prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required
• Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings/ programs and provide each customer/patient with the program that meets their health care needs
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI)

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, candidates must meet the following professional requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility
• Injection and First Aid Certification
• Kroll software experience is preferred

Compensation and perks

Sobeys offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help teammates live better physically, financially, and emotionally. Eligible teammates enjoy an array of benefits that go well beyond a paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth
• Paid Vacation