Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Community or retail pharmacy

Tasks

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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

Supervision

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3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Certification for drug administration by injection and intranasal route Pharmacy Examining Boards of Canada Certification Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and safety

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Immunization records Criminal record check Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Combination of sitting, standing, walking Fast-paced environment Attention to detail Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus Life insurance Pension plan Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

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Long-term care insurance Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available * Learning/training paid by employer