Pharmacist

Summit Search Group has been retained by Prairie Co-op on the recruitment of their next Pharmacist in Melville, Saskatchewan. Melville is known for its warm hospitality. It is a clean, safe and friendly community that is rich in sports, and century old history. Prairie Co-op operates 12 retail locations in the communities of Melville, Fort Qu’Appelle, Lipton, Cupar, Strasbourg, Ituna and Kelliher, with over 12,000 members.

We’re looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Pharmacist to join their team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, providing expert guidance to patients and healthcare professionals alike. As a pharmacist, you’ll be responsible for dispensing medications, offering health advice, and contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment.

You will also assist in managing inventory, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing best practices in pharmaceutical care. If you’re excited about leveraging your expertise to improve lives while growing your career in a supportive and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient focused services such as injections, medication reviews, and minor ailment prescribing to maximize patient care.
• Provide professional advice and counselling on prescriptions, over-the-counter medications including indications, dosage, adverse effects, and drug interactions and health related issues to patients.
• Develop, maintain strong working relationships, and collaborate with health care professionals in the community to ensure the continuity of care and proper handling of a patient’s varying health concerns.
• Exercise professional judgement and practice within federal, provincial, legal, and regulatory requirements, the provincial code of ethics, standards of practice and policies.
• Demonstrate professional integrity and uphold a high level of professional standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.

Qualifications:

• Have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.Sc.Phm.) or a Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized institution.
• Have an injection certification, current licensure, and good standing with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals.
• Have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

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