Mint Health + Drugs requires a Pharmacist, we are flexible and looking for any candidate who is interested in Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual workto support our Grande Prairie location and Beaverlodge location by providing alternating coverage.
The driving distance between the two pharmacy locations is 20-25 minutes.
About Us!
Beaverlodge Pharmacy Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm (closed 12:30pm-1:00pm for lunch)
Our Beaverlodge Pharmacy caters to patients from the rural and farming communities, by knowing our patients on a personal level we are able to give exceptional service and patient care.
Services offered are:
- products
- flu shots
- personal compounding
- prescription services
- online prescription refill
- compression services
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Grande Prairie Pharmacy Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm (closed Noon - 12:30pm for lunch)
Our Grande Prairie Pharmacy embraces the young community of families, offering specialized care and products focused on maternity, labour and delivery, breastfeeding and infant care. We also offer the only private certified Travel Clinic in the area, with prescribing pharmacists certified by the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Services offered are:
- products
- flu shots
- personal compounding prescription services
- prescription services
- travel clinic
- new mom health
- compression services
- online prescription refill
Role:
The Pharmacist is the health care expert in the organization and provides safe, effective, and direction in the most appropriate use of medication in the achievement of optimal drug therapy outcomes. The Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the dispensary. The Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care, which requires the application of clinical knowledge, skills, and judgment of the pharmacist in the assessment and resolution of the patient’s drug-related needs. The Pharmacist influences the operations of the dispensary and that all legislation pertaining to pharmacy practice is upheld and Standards of Practice and the organization’s Code of Ethics are followed.
The Pharmacist is responsible for mentorship and guidance of other pharmacy staff including Pharmacist Technicians and/or Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacy Students or Interns.
Reports to: Pharmacy Manager
Competencies
Participation in the Continuing Competency Program through the Alberta College of Pharmacists to:
- continuously improve your level of professional knowledge and skill,
- take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of professional competence,
- evaluate your individual practice and assume responsibility for improvement, and
- keep informed about new pharmaceutical knowledge.
In addition to the technical competencies required for the performance of their role, the Pharmacist will also consistently demonstrate patient centered care through:
- Advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Empathy
- Role Modeling
Responsibilities
- Medication Management
- Customer Service and Service Excellence
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Promotion/Screening
- Patient Self-Care
- Patient Safety
- Leadership
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy
- A member in good standing of the college of pharmacists, including a valid license
- Completed an internship or fellowship within a retail pharmacy environment
- Additional Prescribing Authority or willingness to attain
- Valid Injection Certification or willingness to attain
Qualifications and Skills
- Computer proficiency with Word, Excel spreadsheets, Operis, Netcare, and other database programs.
- Very strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Takes initiative and exercises independent judgment.
- Understands scientific methodology as it pertains to research
- Very strong attention to details.
- Accepts and manages change effectively.
- Remains current with new advances on health and pharmacy related matters and pharmaceutical products
- Desire to learn and engage in professional development
Benefits
**SIGNING BONUS for the successful, candidate *conditions apply
License and Insurance Reimbursement:
Mint will reimburse you for the annual cost of professional licensing and/or insurance. *conditions apply
Group Health: Only available to employees working a minimum 24hrs per week
Group benefits include:
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life & Dependent Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-Term Disability.
Mint will cover 100% of the benefit premiums for Extended Health Care, Dental Care and the Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Travel Expense:
Candidates may qualify for travel reimbursement.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- Are you a member and in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacists?
- Are you looking for a Full-Time, Part-Time, or Casual position?
- Are you interested in working at both Grande Prairie Pharmacy and Beaverlodge Pharmacy, or a specific one?
- Do you reside close to the either location, or are you willing to relocate with assistance?
- What are your wage expectations?
Experience:
- Pharmacist: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Pharmacist License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
