Company: STH Pharmacy Ltd. o/a Shoppers Drug Mart #203

Business information: Retail drugstore community pharmacy.

Business address: 701-1301 Main St., Penticton, BC V2A 5E9

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
• 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.

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

Computer Applications/Software: Healthwatch

Ability to Supervise: Up to 8 people.

Language: English is required.

Salary: $58.00 hourly, 40 Hours per week.

Benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage, Bonus, Long-term care insurance, Maternity and parental benefits, Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Work uniforms, Free parking available, Team building opportunities, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Wellness program, Learning/training paid by the employer.

Important Information: The regular schedule is 5 days per week. The working hours will be 8 hours per day set anywhere between 7 AM and 10 PM. Flexibility on schedule is required as some days will start earlier and others finish later depending on the business needs. Work during weekends and holidays is required.

Apply by e-mail to: asdm203@shoppersdrugmart.ca