pharmacist

Job Overview Costco Pharmacy in Red Deer AB is hiring a Full Time Staff Pharmacist (5 days per week - 40 hours/week minimum) or Regular Part Time Staff Pharmacist (5 days per week - 25 hours/week minimum) . Wage and benefits are competitive and based on previous pharmacist experience. Daily tasks and responsibilities: -Checks prescriptions and over the counter medications for therapeutic appropriateness including but not limited to drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, dose, frequency, and dosage form -Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone as needed and takes verbal prescriptions -Selects therapeutic substitutions when appropriate -Oversees the collection of patient medical history and maintenance of the confidential computer record -Collaborates with other health care professionals as necessary to identify and resolve drug therapy problems -Educates patients on proper medication usage -Answers patient questions about over-the-counter medication and product location -Preserves patient confidentiality -Works collaboratively with Registered Technician to ensure appropriate allocation of work tasks -Recruits patients for and conducts health and wellness clinics and documents interventions -Adapts, extends, and modifies prescriptions -Administers medications to patients by injection -Conducts full medication reviews and does patient follow-up -Participates in a culture of patient safety by focusing on practices that reduce and eliminate prescription incidents as well as reporting and properly managing those incidents that do occur -Maintains professional competence through participation in a variety of continuing education initiatives and maintains required certifications in good standing -Follows Costco Pharmacy?s policies, systems and procedure standards -Follows safety and security procedures -Acts as Pharmacist-In-Charge in the absence of the pharmacy manager ensuring smooth operation in the dispensary and supervises pharmacy interns and students. Qualifications: -Completion of a Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution is required -Must be a licensed pharmacist in good standing in AB -Applicants with pharmacy experience will be given preference over other candidates -Strong communication skills required -Knowledge of Kroll software (or other computer/data entry skills) is an asset Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $69.00 per hour Work Location: In person