Job Description

This DM position is to cover a maternity leave until May 2026.

In addition to the roles and responsibilities as a Pharmacist, the Designated Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the supervision of all aspects of pharmacy operations ensuring that the pharmacy operates according to the Standards set by the College.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures to comply with the legislative requirements of operating a licensed pharmacy. Managing pharmacy operations and maintaining a professional and cohesive working relationship with staff Developing monthly pharmacist schedules and ensure that a pharmacist is always available for continuous operation Assess medication incidents and develop strategies to minimize recurrence Establish and maintain excellent relationships with agencies/clients Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate all pharmacy staff to ensure proper staffing and efficient pharmacy operations Adhere to annual budget and work to help with company's financial growth Recommend, implement, and drive continuous improvement activities through the implementation of change management processes, and best practice Checking email and responding accordingly in a timely fashion Coordinate with other Leaders to address issues and incidents related to operations and compliance Conduct annual team lead and review staff performance evaluations Assign responsibilities/miscellaneous tasks to staff as needed Ensure MedsChecks quotas are met monthly and yearly per location and each pharmacist. Ensure Pharmaceutical Opinions are being billed for each clinical intervention each pharmacist completes.

Roles and Responsibilities as a Pharmacist

Ensure that prescriptions, refill requests and blister packs from Customers, Doctors or other Healthcare Professionals are filled accurately, efficiently and safely using the established workflow Counsel and provide information to patients/clients who require assistance with their medications/condition(s) Provide assistance to clients/patients in selecting the best possible products for their needs Help ensure proper storage of pharmaceutical products Protect and maintain patient privacy at all times Provide patients eligible pharmacy services (i.e. medication reviews, immunization injections etc.) as per patient needs Help develop company policies and procedures Provide training and guidance to pharmacy assistants, staff and new hires Help monitor and maintain pharmacy inventory according to pharmacy needs Help ensure that pharmacy policies and regulations are in accordance with provincial/federal regulations as required by OCP (i.e. narcotic receiving and destruction, documentation, confidentiality etc.) Monitor for Drug Related Problems (DRP) and discuss the issue with the patient/ doctor and help come up with solutions to resolve the issue Review outgoing faxes/communication for appropriateness and completeness (Dr. faxes, Rx transfers, financial statements etc.) Help manage medication shortages and recommend therapeutic alternatives where appropriate.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy and a Class A Pharmacists license a must. Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism. Excellent leadership and performance management skills required. Proven ability to build the business using community-based marketing strategies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving skills including the experience formulating and executing action plans. Strong personal computing skills
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 45 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus pay Commission pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newmarket, ON L3Y 3E4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

pharmacist: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Pharmacy License (required)
Work Location: In person