Overnight Pharmacist – 7 Nights On / 7 Off | 24-Hour Shoppers Drug Mart, Surrey BC
Work 7 nights, then enjoy a full week off - every other week. If you love independent practice, a calmer pace to focus on patient care, and real time for family, travel or life outside work, this is the role for you.
Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.
THE SCHEDULE & LIFESTYLE:
- 10pm–8am, 7 nights on / 7 nights off
- A full week off every other week: about 26 weeks off a year, with no rotating weekends
- Predictable, stable schedule you can plan your life around
- Supportive Associate-Owner who invests in your growth
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:
As our overnight pharmacist, you manage the pharmacy while on duty: providing consultation to customers and health care providers, practising to full scope with professional services, dispensing medication, and helping maintain the dispensary. Our community counts on you when every other pharmacy is closed.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pharmacy and Customer Service
- Acknowledge all customers approaching the Pharmacy
- Practise within federal/provincial, regulatory and legal requirements
- Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management
- Provide counselling on prescriptions and over-the-counter/behind-the-counter products
- Practise to the full extent of expanded scope with Professional Services, within your capability
- Be clearly identifiable to the public
- Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed
- Communicate with other health care professionals within the circle of care
- Maintain all records required by legislation, standards of practice and policy
Workflow and Inventory Management
- Control access to the dispensary with respect to inventory and patient confidentiality
- Review and maintain Workflow Queues daily
- Regularly review 'will call' bins in line with Standard Operating Procedures
- Review stock to identify expired inventory
- Oversee current stock levels and medication orders from the wholesaler
- Meet all documentation and control requirements under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations, including reporting to Health Canada and regulatory bodies
Operations
- Keep entry/pickup workstations, counselling/waiting areas and work islands reflecting an appropriate image of the Pharmacy
- Take part in financial reports as appropriate
- Read and action store communications on in-store web
- File incident reports for any customer or staff medication or privacy incidents
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed (or eligible) with the College of Pharmacists of BC
- Independent thinking and decision-making: comfortable as the pharmacist in charge overnight
- Able to plan, coordinate and delegate assignments and coach pharmacy colleagues
- Proven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example and support enterprise programs
- Commitment to exceptional customer service, with superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
- Strong problem-solving skills, including formulating and carrying out action plans
- Strong computer skills; knowledge of pharmacy systems a definite asset
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures to keep the workplace healthy and safe
- Complete mandatory training and continuing education as needed
Ready for a schedule that gives you your life back? Apply here or message me directly. You'll deal with me, not a recruiter. – Jora
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