Description of position

Performs direct patient care; dispenses prescription medication, injections and educates patients. Practices to the fullest extent of

the expanded scope of pharmacy practice permitted by provincial regulations.

Daily tasks and responsibilities

· Dispenses prescription medications and applies appropriate auxiliary labels.

· Checks prescriptions and over the counter medications for therapeutic appropriateness including but not limited to drug

interactions, allergies, contraindications, dose, frequency, and dosage form.

· Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone as needed and takes verbal prescriptions. Selects therapeutic

substitutions when appropriate.

· Oversees the collection of patient medical history and maintenance of the confidential computer record.

· Collaborates with other health care professionals as necessary to identify and resolve drug therapy problems. Educates patients

on proper medication usage. Provides prompt and courteous patient care. Answers patient questions about over-the-counter

medication and product location. Preserves patient confidentiality.

· Works collaboratively with Registered Technician to ensure appropriate allocation of work tasks.

· Recruits patients for and conducts health and wellness clinics and documents interventions where permitted by provincial

regulations.

· Adapts, extends, and modifies prescriptions as well as performs specific acts under the delegation or collaboration of a

prescriber to the extent permitted by provincial regulations.

· Administers medications to patients by injection where permitted by provincial regulations





· Conducts full medication reviews, including but not limited to best possible medication histories and medication reconciliation

and participates in medication therapy management and does patient follow-up to the extent permitted by provincial

regulations

· Orders and communicates laboratory tests to the extent permitted by provincial regulations.

· Participates in a culture of patient safety by focusing on practices that reduce and eliminate prescription incidents as well as

reporting and properly managing those incidents that do occur.

· Maintains professional competence through participation in a variety of continuing education initiatives and maintains required

certifications in valuable standing.

· Follows Costco Pharmacy’s policies, systems and procedure standards. Follows safety and security procedures.

· Acts as Pharmacist-In-Charge in the absence of the pharmacy manager ensuring smooth operation in the dispensary and

supervises pharmacy interns and students.

Non-essential functions and tasks

· Assists with other assigned duties as necessary.

Typical schedule

* Typical shifts and days off will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess)

· Education/Training: Bachelor of Science or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.

· Permits/Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in the province of work. Injection certified, is required.

· Knowledge/Skills: Computer, math, patient care and member service skills required.

Pay: $30.00-$60.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Pharmacist (Etobicoke)
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