Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager – Candle Lake

Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager – Candle Lake

Are you a Pharmacist looking for a full-time work? Love building long lasting relationships with patients and providing exceptional care? Are you community orientated with excellent communication skills? Are you looking for a predictable schedule week-to-week that includes time to connect with your patients?

Pharmasave Candle Lake is hiring a full time pharmacist licensed in Saskatchewan for a full-time Pharmacy Manager role.  Legacy Pharmacies is a grassroots Saskatchewan-based company that currently owns and operates 6 pharmacies in the province. We are 100% owned and operated by pharmacists, all of which are graduates from the University of Saskatchewan. We offer very competitive wages, a full benefits package, pension plan, signing bonuses, moving allowances, payment of yearly license and malpractice insurance, funding for continuing education credits, growth opportunity within the company, and a great work / life balance.

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 9am-5pm Monday through Thursday, closed Saturday and Sunday. Note, if full time hours preferred we would increase to Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm.

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
• Other duties as required
• 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
• Preference will be given to applicants that tend to focus on clinical services and patient interactions, however this is not a requirement
• A good sense for business and thrive on working in an independent setting

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the SCPP or is anticipating being licensed by the SCPP within a year
• Certificate of Injection for Drug Administration
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Continued professional competency through ongoing participation in professional development activities
• Professional attitude and the ability to communicate well with customers, co-workers, suppliers, and other members of the healthcare community

What We Provide:

• A unique practice experience and work-life balance
• The opportunity to invest in Legacy Pharmacies and become a managing partner
• Benefits and a staff discount
• Competitive wage and RRSP contributions

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 submit your resume in confidence to Warren Delmage, wdelmage@legacypharmacies.com or contact by phone at (306) 853-7111.

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

Job Type:      Full-time and / or Part-time

Posted Date: September 20, 2023

Closing Date: Open Until Position is Filled

Where:              PO Box 441 32A, Hwy 265   Candle Lake, SK   S0J 3E0