Job Description
Full job description
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 36 to 45 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Community or retail pharmacy
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
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
Evaluate labelling, packaging and advertising of drug products
Promote pharmaceutical products to health professionals
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Pharmacy Examining Boards of Canada Certification
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Area of work experience
Quality assurance or control
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Hand-eye co-ordination
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Attention to detail
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
Free parking available
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The pharmacist position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Kennetcook offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
