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- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Review, validate, and dispense prescriptions safely and accurately while counseling patients on medications, interactions, treatment options, and over-the-counter products. Oversee medication preparation and documentation, support inventory and pharmacy operations, collaborate with staff, and contribute to health promotion and a welcoming customer experience.
Job details
Company Description Pharmaprix is a well-established pharmacy network that has been serving communities across Québec for over 50 years through locally managed locations. The company is proud of its professional expertise and personalized service, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction as a driver of success. Deeply rooted in local neighborhoods, Pharmaprix prioritizes attentive, community-oriented care and support. Team members are dedicated to placing the needs of each customer at the center of their work. Pharmaprix offers a complete range of health, beauty, and everyday products and services, complemented by a caring and tailored customer experience. Role Description The Pharmacien will be responsible for providing safe, accurate, and timely dispensing of prescription medications, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional standards. Day-to-day activities include reviewing and validating prescriptions, offering medication counseling, advising on drug interactions and treatment options, and responding to patient questions with clear, compassionate communication. The role also involves overseeing medication preparation, maintaining proper documentation, supporting inventory management, and collaborating with pharmacy staff to ensure efficient operations and high-quality service. The Pharmacien will contribute to health promotion initiatives, provide guidance on over-the-counter products, and help maintain a welcoming environment for all customers. This is a full-time, on-site role located in the Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area. Qualifications Licensed Pharmacist (or eligibility for licensure) in Québec and graduation from an accredited pharmacy program. Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge, including pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, and patient safety practices. Proficiency in prescription verification, dispensing processes, and regulatory compliance in a community pharmacy setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient counseling, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and customer service. Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management. Comfort with pharmacy management systems, digital tools, and basic computer applications. Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and inclusive, non-discriminatory care for diverse populations. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and to stand for extended periods as required in an on-site pharmacy setting. Fluency in French is required; proficiency in English is an asset.
What you’ll do
Review, validate, and dispense prescriptions safely and accurately while counseling patients on medications, interactions, treatment options, and over-the-counter products. Oversee medication preparation and documentation, support inventory and pharmacy operations, collaborate with staff, and contribute to health promotion and a welcoming customer experience.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited pharmacy program and Québec pharmacist licensure or eligibility for licensure, along with strong clinical knowledge and community-pharmacy dispensing and compliance skills. Candidates should have excellent communication, accuracy, organization, digital-tool proficiency, ethical judgment, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends; French fluency is required and English proficiency is an asset.
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Patient Counseling · Preferred
- Inventory management · Preferred
- Medication Safety · Preferred
- Medication Dispensing · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Prescription Verification
- Medication Dispensing
- Pharmacotherapy
- Drug Interaction Assessment
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medication Preparation
- Documentation
- Inventory Management
- Over-the-Counter Product Guidance
- Health Promotion
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Pharmacy Management Systems
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support