Pharmacist – Richmond

Pharmacist – Richmond

Are you a Pharmacist looking to use your clinical skills while working in a supportive team-oriented environment? Pharmasave Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is hiring a full-time Pharmacist starting May 2024. We are a well-established community pharmacy serving North Vancouver. We are looking for an energetic and caring individual who wishes to practice in a community pharmacy environment. This is a unique location that delivers care to both the local community at YVR and also three remote communities in Northern BC and Yukon via our telepharmacy services. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

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 Friday, closed weekends and Holidays.

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)
• 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

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the BC College of Pharmacists
• Injection certification
• Concise communicator and works well collaboratively
• Proficient in pharmacy software systems (Kroll) and technology
• Detail-oriented and utilizes time well

What We Provide:

• A unique practice experience and work-life balance
• Benefits and a staff discount
• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Full medical/dental coverage
• Internal career growth opportunity

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 Pharmacy Manager, Jeannie Giesbrecht at ps022rx@telus.net.

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

Job Type:                Full-time

Posted Date:           April 26, 2024

Closing Date:          Open Until Position is Filled

Where:                     YVR, Room 1103-8, 3880 Grant McConachie Way   Richmond,  BC  V7B 0A5