Clinical Pharmacist (Location TBD)

Calgary Co-op Pharmacies provide a highly professional environment, reflecting a deep commitment to the highest patient care standards. Our pharmacy program helps keep patients well-informed, comfortable, and healthy in the most efficient way possible. If you want to make the most of your education and training – and provide optimal patient care – we have excellent career opportunities for you.

We are looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for our Pharmacy customers!

We offer competitive wages, progressive careers, great work culture, comprehensive training, staff discounts, career development programs, flexible schedules, and an excellent pension plan & benefits package!

What the job entails (overview)

This is your opportunity to provide leadership that embraces a culture promoting customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement, ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service experiences for our members and customers. The Clinical Pharmacist position plays an essential role in the quality and safety of our patients’ medications. You will report to the Pharmacy Director and will be responsible for providing pharmacy clinical and patient management services to Calgary Co-op members and other patients.

Where you’ll be focusing (your day to day):

1. Providing all professional services within the Alberta Health Pharmacy Services Framework.
2. Promote, organize and conduct in-store clinic days or public forums in pharmacy areas of practice.
3. Training and development of other pharmacists in a certification area of practice.
4. Presentations to team members, patients or external community liaisons.
5. Provide pharmacy department programs to meet sales objectives for professional services rendered.
6. Promote marketing and adherence programs to increase pharmacy department sales.
7. Promote specialized services and pharmacists within local healthcare environments.
8. Assist in the development and/or organization of continuing education events for pharmacy staff.
9. Assist with development of protocols and best practices for certified pharmacy staff.
10. Responsible for a minimum of eight centres.
11. Will be scheduled to provide clinical services at centers based on operational needs.
12. Communicate details of programs and pharmacy staff responsibilities.
13. Develop future certified pharmacists.
14. Ensure compliance with provincial and federal professional standards and regulations.
15. Participate in the development and action of yearly competency performance work plan(s).

What you will need (Requirements):

1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.Sc. or Pharm. D.).
2. Licensed and registered with Alberta College of Pharmacists.
3. Minimum of 1 year experience as a licensed pharmacist.
4. Authorization to Administer Medications by Injection.
5. Knowledge of provincial, federal, and company policies and procedures.
6. Administration skills, including planning and organizing, resource management.
7. Customer relations skills.
8. Reading, oral, listening, and written communication skills.
9. Ability to work different schedules to meet store and customer needs.
10. Stress tolerance and adaptability.
11. Interpersonal skills including building relationships and conflict resolution.
12. Drive for results.
13. Certification and experience as a certified pharmacist educator (desirable).
14. Certification for Additional Prescribing Authority (desirable).
15. Certified Educator (desirable).
16. Developing, mentoring and coaching skills (desirable).

We offer:

Calgary Co-op takes pride in providing more than just an attractive compensation and benefits plan.

Hourly rates start at $53/hour and go upwards based on your experience.

You will also be eligible for incentive (up to 7.5% of regular base earnings).

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:
Sick leave, Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Pension plan after 1 – 2 years.
Employee Discount Program.
Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses.
Employee career development assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Program.
Employee & family assistance program.
Community involvement opportunities.
Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs.

ABOUT CALGARY CO-OP

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. We have locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, and Strathmore. With over 425,000 members, 3,850 employees, assets of $689 million and annual sales of $1.3 billion, Calgary Co-op is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.