Pharmacist – Grand Forks

Pharmacist – Grand Forks

Are you a Pharmacist looking for full time work? Interested in working with a small team in a community pharmacy? Locally owned and operate in British Columbia, we have a strong clinical practice and excellent patient relationships.

Pharmasave Grand Forks is hiring a full-time Pharmacist. We offer a recently renovated pharmacy with a consultation room, an exciting and busy work environment, very competitive wages and benefits, as well as payment of professional dues and continuing education. We have implemented workflow which allows you to always know where the prescription is in the workflow process. We are also involved in many patient care initiatives including weight loss and metabolic management (UBC Study participant) using the Ideal Protein protocol, medication reviews, Influenza and Covid vaccinations as well as travel health and associated vaccinations.

Our mission at Pharmasave is to offer exceptional patient centered care in an inclusive and professional pharmacy. Our priority is the health and wellness of our patients and are committed to the full scope of the clinical practice of pharmacy.

Hours of operation are 8am-6pm Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, and 10am-2pm Sunday.

Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Checking prescriptions for accuracy
• Conduct medication reviews and other professional services
• Collaborate with other members of the pharmacy team
• Dispensing medications to clients, and inform them of side effects
• Performing clinical services (medication/vaccine administration, medication reviews, prescription adaptations)
• Work closely with prescriptions team to combat substance use disorders
• Providing patient counselling
• Completing appropriate documentation
• Provide pharmacological information by responding to all healthcare professionals in the patient’s circle of care
• Provide information on medication regimens including counselling on prescriptions and over the counter/behind the counter products
• Ensure all documentation is maintained in accordance with legislation and standards of practice including narcotic and controlled drug records
• Participate in inventory control processes ensuring accurate perpetual inventory records
• Support the Pharmacy Management in supervision and training of support staff
• Engage and participate in expanded scope of Professional Services ensuring patient focused services as deemed appropriate for the patient
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of BC
• OAT and Injection certification preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Benefits

• Salary range: $55-58 / hour based on experience
• Moving allowance
• Accommodation available, if needed
• Signing bonus and contract
• Payment of College and Association fees
• Yearly Education allowance
• Health benefits
• RRSP matching
• Store discount
• If you are looking for a high quality of work-life balance including fishing, hiking, swimming, golfing on long warm summer days, or skiing (downhill and nordic) and snowmobiling in the best of snow conditions for your winter, this will be your paradise!

With over 800 stores across the country, Pharmasave is one of Canada’s leading independent pharmacy and drugstore retailers. Since being founded in 1981, Pharmasave has focused on building a national platform of community-based retail outlets designed to provide customers with exceptional service, products and advice.

Each Pharmasave store operates independently to serve its individual community, which ensures both programs and services tailored to the needs of customers and a commitment to helping all customers. Live Well With Pharmasave, Canada’s community pharmacy.

If you are interested in joining our Pharmasave team, you are invited to submit your resume in confidence to Pharmacist ­­­­­­­­­­Owner, Laura Carlson, at ps298lake@gmail.com or by phone at 250-442-3515.

We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type:      Full-time

Posted Date: October 25, 2023

Closing Date: Open Until Position is Filled

Where:           Box 998, 330 Central Avenue   Grand Forks, BC    V0H 1H0