Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Advise customers on indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage
- Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals
- Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies
- Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication
- Check prescriptions for proper dosage
- Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by calculating, measuring and mixing the right quantities of drugs and other ingredients
- Hire and train staff
- Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs
- Manage the storage, packaging and distribution of medicinal products
- Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of other pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and other staff




- Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

- 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Pharmacy Examining Boards of Canada Certification
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Large workload
- Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Productive interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

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