Pharmacist

Job summary

Safely prepare, verify, and dispense prescriptions; counsel patients; and collaborate with prescribers to clarify and optimize treatment. Manage medication inventory and records, oversee pharmacy team workflow, support pharmacy programs, and contribute to customer service and continuous quality improvement.

Job details

Role Description This full-time, on-site Pharmacist role at Jean Coutu is based in Sackville, NB. The Pharmacist is responsible for safely preparing, verifying, and dispensing prescriptions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness, providing medication counseling and health advice to patients, and collaborating with prescribers to clarify therapy and optimize treatment plans. The role also involves managing inventory, ensuring proper storage of medications, overseeing pharmacy assistants and technicians, and maintaining accurate documentation and patient records. The Pharmacist helps uphold a high standard of customer service, supports pharmacy programs such as medication reviews and immunizations where permitted, and contributes to continuous quality improvement within the pharmacy. Qualifications Possess a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution and be licensed, or eligible for licensure, with the provincial pharmacy regulatory authority in New Brunswick. Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, and clinical guidelines, with the ability to evaluate prescriptions for safety, efficacy, and appropriateness. Strong patient-centered communication skills, including the ability to provide clear medication counseling, respond to questions, and collaborate effectively with prescribers and other health professionals. Proficiency in using pharmacy management systems, electronic patient records, and other digital tools, with attention to data accuracy and confidentiality. Excellent organization and time-management abilities, including prioritizing tasks in a busy community pharmacy, overseeing workflow, and supporting pharmacy team members. Commitment to regulatory compliance, professional ethics, and continuous learning, including staying current with evolving standards of practice and public health initiatives. Experience in a community or retail pharmacy setting is an asset; bilingual proficiency in English and French is considered beneficial in serving a diverse patient population.

What you’ll do

Safely prepare, verify, and dispense prescriptions; counsel patients; and collaborate with prescribers to clarify and optimize treatment. Manage medication inventory and records, oversee pharmacy team workflow, support pharmacy programs, and contribute to customer service and continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited institution and a New Brunswick pharmacy license or eligibility for licensure. Candidates should have strong pharmacotherapy knowledge, patient-centered communication, digital pharmacy system proficiency, organizational skills, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and ongoing learning; community pharmacy experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Medication Dispensing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Prescription Verification
• Medication Dispensing
• Pharmacotherapy
• Drug Interaction Assessment
• Medication Counseling
• Patient Communication
• Prescription Safety Evaluation
• Clinical Guidelines
• Collaboration With Prescribers
• Pharmacy Inventory Management
• Pharmacy Team Supervision
• Patient Recordkeeping
• Pharmacy Management Systems
• Regulatory Compliance
• Time Management
• Immunizations

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Retail
• Customer Service & Support

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