Staff Pharmacist – Dispensary Operations

& Clinical Services

Optimum Pharmacy | Newmarket, Ontario

Pay: $53–$58 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: 3 days per week (approximately 27 hours)

Employment Type: Part-time

Experience: Minimum 3 years of community pharmacy experience

About Optimum Pharmacy

Optimum Pharmacy is an independently owned community pharmacy in Newmarket,

Ontario, specializing in fertility medications, pain management, compounding, and

patient-centered care.

We serve a culturally diverse patient population and are committed to providing

compassionate, respectful, and individualized care.

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive pharmacist who can

take ownership of daily dispensary operations, lead our pharmacy team, and contribute to

the growth of our clinical services.

Key Responsibilities

Dispensary Operations & Workflow Management

- Oversee daily dispensing operations and maintain an organized, efficient workflow.
- Coordinate prescription processing, verification, compliance packaging, and timely

prescription completion.

- Prioritize workload, delegate tasks effectively, and manage competing demands.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical solutions. Ensure compliance with Ontario College of Pharmacists standards and applicable

legislation.

- Maintain high standards of accuracy, documentation, patient safety, and

professional accountability.

Methadone & Opioid Agonist Treatment

- Safely dispense methadone and other opioid agonist therapies, including

buprenorphine/naloxone.

- Manage daily dispensing, witnessed dosing, documentation, and patient follow-up

as applicable.

- Demonstrate familiarity with Ontario requirements and best practices for controlled

substances and opioid agonist treatment.

- Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients receiving

addiction treatment.

- Apply a nonjudgmental, patient-centred, and harm-reduction approach to care.

Team Leadership & Supervision





- Provide clear direction and day-to-day support to pharmacy assistants and

technicians.

- Promote accountability, accuracy, teamwork, and effective communication.
- Train and mentor staff to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Address operational challenges constructively and professionally.
- Foster a respectful, supportive, and collaborative workplace.

Clinical Services & Patient Care

- Provide medication counselling, clinical assessments, and comprehensive

pharmaceutical care.

- Deliver pharmacist-led clinical services, including minor ailment assessments,

vaccinations, and medication reviews, as authorized.

- Support patients receiving fertility medications and other specialty therapies.
- Collaborate with prescribers and healthcare professionals to optimize patient

outcomes.

- Provide culturally sensitive, inclusive, and respectful care to patients from diverse

backgrounds. Adapt communication to accommodate different cultural perspectives, health literacy levels, and language barriers.

Qualifications

Required

- Licensed and registered as a pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College

of Pharmacists.

- Minimum 3 years of community pharmacy experience.
- Practical experience dispensing methadone and managing opioid agonist

treatment prescriptions.

- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated experience managing dispensary

workflow.

- Ability to supervise staff, delegate responsibilities, and manage daily operational

priorities.

- Excellent clinical judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working with patients from diverse cultural, linguistic, and

socioeconomic backgrounds.

- Compassionate, professional,



and nonjudgmental approach to patient care.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make sound professional

decisions.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred

- Previous experience in an independent community pharmacy.
- Experience delivering expanded clinical pharmacy services.
- Interest in fertility medications, specialty pharmacy, and compounding.
- Experience training staff and implementing workflow improvements.
- Additional language skills are an asset.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation: $53–$58/hour, based on experience.
- Consistent 3-day-per-week schedule. Competitive compensation package.
- Extended Dental and Vision Health benefits.
- Paid vacation.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Reimbursement of OCP Licensing fee.
- Employee discounts where applicable.
- On-site parking.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced pharmacist who takes pride in maintaining a safe, efficient, and

well-organized dispensary.

You are confident in managing daily operations, comfortable leading a team, and capable

of making independent decisions within your professional scope.

You approach patients with empathy, professionalism, and cultural awareness, including

those receiving opioid agonist treatment.

You recognize problems before they escalate, communicate effectively, and take

responsibility for delivering excellent patient care.

Most importantly, you bring an ownership mindset, strong leadership skills, and a

genuine commitment to operational excellence.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience in dispensary

workflow management, team supervision, and methadone dispensing.

Email: [email protected]

Location: Optimum Pharmacy

615 Davis Drive, Unit 101

Newmarket, Ontario

Pay: $53.00-$58.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27.0 per week

Advantages:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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