PHARMACY MANAGER
We are seeking a qualified and experienced pharmacist to join our dynamic team.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an enterprising pharmacist who wishes to enrich their career. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families, we invite you to join our team at Bloom Pharmacy.
Bloom Pharmacy is located in South Calgary, and is dedicated to providing general pharmacy services, as well as supporting individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. The pharmacy is committed to providing excellent service and care.
South Calgary is the fastest growing area of Calgary, and is known for its extensive green areas, beautiful walking trails, and bike paths. It is an affordable area in which to live, with mature trees, contemporary architecture, and established city conveniences.
Roles & Responsibilities: The Pharmacy Manager will be the licensee for Bloom Pharmacy Ltd. The Manager controls and supervises the practice in accordance with the Pharmacy and Drug Act, the code of ethics and the standards for the operation of licensed pharmacies in Alberta. He/she is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations, ensuring that practices are in accordance with all applicable national and provincial laws and guidelines.
As a pharmacist and licensee, you will play a crucial role in supporting patients undergoing treatments by ensuring the accurate and timely dispensing of medications, providing patient education, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
DUTIES:
Strategic planning, organizing, developing, and evaluating pharmacy services and operations.
Developing and implementing policies, processes, and procedures in accordance with the standards of practice under the Health Professions Act for the practice of pharmacy.
Accurately dispensing medications in accordance with prescriptions and in adherence with the regulations, and guidelines as set out by the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
Collaborating with healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses to optimize patient care and build strong community relationships.
Providing comprehensive counseling to patients including administration techniques along with potential side effects, addressing patient concerns.
Coordinating with insurance providers and assisting with medication-related inquiries.
Monitoring medication inventory and adhering to compliance with pharmaceutical standards.
Participating in ongoing training and education staying current with advances in treatments and pharmaceuticals.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with all local and Canadian applicable laws.
Providing leadership and direction for day-to-day operations, building a loyal customer base.
Ensuring cost effective operations with a patient-centric focus.
Managing and enabling all aspects of human resources planning, including recruitment, retention, safety, and professional development strategies.
Qualifications & Success Profile
Bachelor of Pharmacy; registered, licensed pharmacist in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) with no practice permit restrictions or pending disciplinary actions.
No less than 5 years of experience in pharmacy operations and demonstrated pharmacy management in Canada.
Previously served as a licensee in Canada for no less than one year.
Completed the Licensee and Proprietor Education Program (LPEP).
Previous experience dispensing fertility medication is preferred but not required.
Demonstrable understanding of federal and provincial legislation and the Standards for the Operation of Licensed Pharmacies, as required by the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
Energetic, with strong leadership, organizational, managerial, and interpersonal skills, and an ability to build relationships with vendors, insurance carriers and companies.
Knowledge and experience using pharmacy software (Kroll™)
Enthusiastic individual with strong business skills, adept at managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and who is committed to delivering excellent customer service in keeping with Bloom pharmacy core values of compassionate and personalized care.
Please send resumes to: janet.fraser@bloompharma.com
