Job Description

About CareRx CareRx is Canada's leading provider of pharmacy services to seniors communities. We serve over 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other congregate care communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres strategically located across the country. This allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner and quickly respond to routine changes in medication management. We use best-in-class technology that automates the preparation and verification of multi-dose compliance packaging of medication, providing the highest levels of safety and adherence for individuals with complex medication regimes. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency. Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have an opportunity for you.
Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Designated Pharmacy Manager & Assistant Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring that all prescriptions are dispensed accurately and safely while providing pharmaceutical patient care ensuring the highest level of therapeutic appropriateness for patients. Your Day To Day:

• Collaborates with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication orders are dispensed accurately, safely, timely and completely
• Completes daily tasks in accordance with established work place policies and procedures
• Consults with members of the pharmacy management team when there are unresolved issues surrounding day to day work functions
• Provides exceptional customer care to CareRx Pharmacy patients
• Communicates with all members of the resident care team while maintaining professionalism by following corporate policies to ensure the highest standard of customer care and quality of pharmacy service at all times
• Maintains accurate, organized and complete resident health records ensuring appropriate documentation and continuity of care at all times
• Conduct medication regimen/profile reviews with associated documentation of recommendations
• Follows all provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy at all times
• Follows all corporate regulations, policies and procedures at all times
• Assists in maintaining and monitoring of pharmacy inventory
• Participates in the training and support for newly hired and existing pharmacy team members when required
• Participates in ongoing continuing education, remaining current in pharmaceutical, medical and professional licensing information in addition to corporate updates, policies, and standards
• Prepare and compound medications when required
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

What You Bring To The Team

• Insured and currently licensed in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the health care team
• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
• Demonstrated high level of fluency in both written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Kroll Windows application
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with persons of varying levels of professional expertise in a professional and mature manner
• Highly organized and possess excellent time management skills
• Skilled in critical thought processes and be able to prioritize appropriately
• Must demonstrate initiative and creativity
• Self-directed requiring minimal supervision and able to work independently
• Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality
• Must demonstrate good listening skills and be adaptable to changes in job environment
• Dependable and responsible in the execution of job duties
• Adaptable to internal work changes
• Previous retail pharmacy experience
• Strong teaching skills

Preferred:

• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs
• Previous retail pharmacy experience

Application Process CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.