Duties and Responsibilities

- Patient safety and quality of care

- Ensure pharmacy services are safe, appropriate, and patient-centred.

- Maintain access to pharmacist services and ensure patient-care needs are addressed.

- Supervision of pharmacy staff

- Lead, supervise, mentor, and support pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students, and other pharmacy staff.

- Ensure team members understand and follow applicable legislation, standards, policies, and procedures.

- Staffing and scheduling

- Ensure the pharmacy has adequate staffing to provide safe and effective pharmacy practice.

- Compliance and regulations

- Ensure the pharmacy complies with the Pharmacy and Drug Act, regulations, ACP standards, Code of Ethics, and applicable federal requirements.

- Keep up to date with changes to legislation and professional standards.

- Medication management

- Ensure appropriate drug storage, security, inventory systems, documentation, and processes for dispensing and handling medications.

- Ensure appropriate procedures are in place to reduce medication errors and protect patients.

- Develop, implement, and regularly review pharmacy policies and procedures.

- Ensure staff follow those procedures rather than simply having them documented.

- Records and documentation

- Ensure required patient records, pharmacy records, controlled-drug documentation,



and other regulatory records are properly maintained.

- Ensure the pharmacy environment, equipment, layout, security, and systems meet regulatory requirements.

- Human resources and leadership

- Create a safe and qualified workplace.

- Coach staff, address performance or practice concerns, and promote accountability and professionalism.

- Handle required communication with ACP, including pharmacy licence matters and reporting changes that require ACP approval or notification.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

- Licensed pharmacist in Alberta and registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP)

- Bachelor of Pharmacy or PharmD

- Relevant pharmacy management experience

- Knowledge of Alberta pharmacy legislation and standards

Benefits

- Insurance

- Dental Plan

- Pharmacy discount

At PharmaChoice, we see the pharmacist’s role as that of a recognized community leader, whose commitment to their patients makes them an important member of their patient’s health care team. At the core of PharmaChoice is our belief that local business is the foundation of a strong community. Today, this commitment is stronger than ever. We exist to celebrate the independence of more than 1,100 locations across Canada. Each location is unique and tailored to the community it serves.

📌 Pharmacy Manager - Calgary AB (Canada)
🏢 PharmaChoice Canada
📍 Canada