Job Description

Job Overview

The

Staff Pharmacist

is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications within the pharmacy. This pharmacist role requires a strong commitment to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered service. The Staff Pharmacist will collaborate closely with pharmacy technicians, other pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and patients to support optimal health outcomes.

Duties

Dispense and review prescriptions with a pharmacist's focus on safety, accuracy, and clinical appropriateness. Counsel patients as the pharmacist on proper medication use, potential side effects, and therapy expectations. Provide pharmacist-led clinical services such as medication therapy management, prescribing (with APA), and chronic disease support. Collaborate as a pharmacist with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient therapy. Supervise and support pharmacy technicians while ensuring pharmacist oversight of policies and procedures. Manage medication inventory, including ordering, storage, and monitoring for expiries. Ensure full pharmacist compliance with provincial and federal regulations. Maintain accurate pharmacist records for prescriptions, controlled substances, and clinical services. Participate in pharmacist training, quality improvement, and professional development initiatives.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution. Active pharmacist license in Alberta. Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) would be an asset. Strong knowledge of pharmacist practice standards and experience in a community or clinical setting. Excellent communication and patient counseling skills as a pharmacist. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to ongoing pharmacist learning and staying current with industry best practices.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Application question(s):

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Work Location: In person