Relief Pharmacist - En

Requisition ID: 172135

Career Group: Pharmacy Careers

Job Category: Retail - Floater

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: Alberta

City: Edmonton

Location: Safeway Pharmacy Edmonton Floater

Postal Code: T5V 1E9

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

Overview

The Float Pharmacist will provide pharmacy services and support to customers, medical practitioners and other retail pharmacies working shifts scheduled by the Relief Coordinator. Responsible to work within assigned territory (reliable transportation required) achieving excellence in the areas of patient focused care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services. Actively contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

• PHARMACY STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2023 ARE WELCOME TO APPLY*

• Initiate care plans, follow up, and document
• Provide superior customer service to every customer
• Collect relevant patient, drug and disease information
• Prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Assistants when available.
• Coach pharmacy students and Pharmacy Assistants (if applicable)
• Monitor medication adherence
• Acknowledge customers promptly and professionally
• Identification of actual and potential drug related problems
• Provide patient counselling for new therapy and determine patients understanding as to why they are taking the medication.
• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion towards the customer
• Tailor counselling to the needs and concerns of the patient i.e. literacy, hearing loss, privacy, etc.
• Focus is on clinical services (i.e; disease state mgmt., medication reviews, health risk assessments)

Job Requirements

Technical Skills

• Self-directed and able to work independently to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to be a team player in a fast paced environment
• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Education And Experience

• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist in the province of responsibility
• Previous experience in a retail and/or retail pharmacy setting preferred
• Injection Certification
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.

We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

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