Company: 1396715 BC Ltd. o/a Shoppers Drug Mart #2125

Business information: Retail Pharmacy.

Business address: 1100 5955 Main St., Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Work Location: Same as above.

Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Advise customers on indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage
• Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication
• Manage the storage, packaging and distribution of medicinal products
• Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals
• Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of other pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and other staff

Requirements:

Education: A university degree in pharmacy and a period of supervised practical training are required

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in the field is required.

Licensure is required.

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Manual dexterity, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Fast-paced environment, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Attention to detail, Physically demanding, Tight deadlines, Hand-eye coordination, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods of time, Ability to distinguish between colours, Work under pressure, Overtime.

Personal suitability:  Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral and written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player.

Ability to Supervise: Up to 5 people.

Language: English is required.

Salary: $60.00 hourly, 40 Hours per week.

Benefits: Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage, Bonus, Deferred profit-sharing plan, Maternity and parental benefits, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Wellness program, Learning/training paid by employer.

Important Information: The working hours will be 6-12 hours per day set anywhere between 8 AM and 8 PM. Flexibility on schedule is required as some days will start earlier and others finish later depending on the business needs. Weekend work may be required. Overtime is required.

Apply by e-mail to: Asdm2125@shoppersdrugmart.ca