Pharmacist

Job Description We are looking for a qualified pharmacist to assist customers by interpreting symptoms and providing immediate treatment or to successfully refer customers to a suitable physician. You will also prepare pharmaceuticals by reviewing and interpreting physicians’ directives and detecting any therapeutic incompatibilities. To be successful in this role you must be customer-focused and remain up to date with the latest advances in pharmaceutical science. A Pharmacist is a professional who helps customers understand how and when to take prescriptions, which can be lifesaving in many cases.  Pharmacists are responsible for aiding customers by compounding and/or dispensing prescription medications, providing pharmaceutical information to healthcare professionals, monitoring customers’ drug therapies to avoid interactions with other medications, and providing pharmaceutical expertise to customers on the safe use of medications. Job Details Hiring Organization Shoppers Drug Mart Post Name Pharmacist Qualification B.Pharma Industry Private Employment Type Full Time Work Hours 8 Hours Salary CAD 7500 To CAD 8500 Per Month Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3C 1T2 About Organization Shoppers Drug Mart was founded by Toronto pharmacist, Murray Koffler. He believed that it was possible to build a national organization of pharmacies without sacrificing the personalized service of the local community pharmacist. Shoppers Drug Mart is born when Murray Koffler opens a 4,000-square-foot drug store at the Shoppers World plaza in Toronto. Life Brand® products were created, and the Company’s first private label products are introduced. With that in mind, he created the Associate Concept, which provides individual pharmacists with the opportunity to combine independent business ownership, professional practice, and cooperative services under one brand, with the support of a corporate entity. Responsibilities Compounding and dispensing medications, as prescribed by physicians. Monitoring customers’ drug therapies, advising interventions, and informing customers of any potential side effects. Instructing customers on how and when to take prescribed medications. Conducting health and wellness screenings. Providing immunizations, and other medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels. Keeping accurate customer records. Ensuring a safe and clean working environment. Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, and charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory. Skills & Requirements Proven experience as a pharmacist. Valid license to practice as a pharmacist. Detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands. Communication Skills.  Proof Reading. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and software applications, used by pharmacies, such as MEDITECH and Mediware. Great organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Benefits Diverse Career Options.  Work Flexibility.  Job Stability.  Opportunity to Help People.  A Respected Profession.

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