Tasks
– Advise customers on indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug
interactions and dosage
– Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals
– Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies
– Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication
– Check prescriptions for proper dosage
– Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by calculating, measuring and
mixing the right quantities of drugs and other ingredients
– Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs
– Manage the storage, packaging and distribution of medicinal products
– Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of other pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and other staff
Supervision
– 3-4 people
Credentials, Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
– Certification for drug administration by injection and intranasal route
– Pharmacy Examining Boards of Canada Certification
– Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Security and safety
– Immunization records
– Criminal record check
– Eligible for professional liability insurance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
– Combination of sitting, standing, walking
– Fast-paced environment
– Attention to detail
– Work under pressure
Personal suitability
– Accurate
– Client focus
– Dependability
– Efficient interpersonal skills
– Excellent oral communication
– Excellent written communication
– Flexibility
– Judgement
– Organized
– Reliability
– Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
– Dental plan
– Health care plan
– Paramedical services coverage
– Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
– Bonus
– Life insurance
– Pension plan
– Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
– Long-term care insurance
– Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
– Free parking available
– Learning/training paid by employer
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
– Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
– other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
Languages: English
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Pharmacy (PharmD, BS, BSc, BPharm)
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting: Community or retail pharmacy
Location: Comox, British Columbia V9M 3X7
Workplace Information: On site
Salary: $68.00 to $70.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35.00 to 40.00 hours per
week
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment; Full time Day, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Night, Weekend
Start date: 2025-10-01
Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
How to apply
By email
[email protected]
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
– Cover letter
– References attesting experience
– Proof of the requested certifications
