CareRx is looking for a Pharmacist to join our Burnaby team. Under the general direction of the designated Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring that all prescriptions are dispensed accurately and safely while providing pharmaceutical patient care ensuring the highest level of therapeutic appropriateness for patients. The Pharmacist responds to a variety of scenarios including, but not limited to: verifying safe and appropriate medication administration, assessing and dispensing critical medications, rapidly responding to palliative care prescriptions and arranging drug deliveries with our delivery team.
Why you should join CareRx
Collaborative Team: Work with colleagues who share a passion for shaping the future of senior care.
Make a Real Impact: Feel fulfilled knowing your work directly benefits others within the communities we serve.
Flexible Benefits: For eligible roles, enjoy flexible medical and dental coverage that fits your needs.
Defined Work Schedule: Offers a healthy work-life balance with predictable hours.
Focus on Care: Work in an environment where your clinical expertise takes priority - without the demands of retail pharmacy.
Supportive Culture: Be part of a respectful, inclusive workplace where collaboration, connection and shared purpose drive everything we do.
Stability and Growth: Join a well-established Canadian company with a strong foundation for job security and opportunities to grow your career.
Appreciation in Action: We recognize great work through peer-nominated awards, team shout-outs and everyday moments of appreciation.
Celebrations and Community: From cultural events to team socials and holiday fun - we make time to connect, celebrate and enjoy the moments that bring us together.
Role Accountabilities:
- Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication orders are dispensed accurately, safely, timely and completely.
- Complete daily tasks in accordance with established workplace policies and procedures.
- Consult with members of the pharmacy management team when there are unresolved issues surrounding day to day work functions.
- Provide exceptional customer care to CareRx pharmacy patients and home partners.
- Communicate with all members of the resident care team while maintaining professionalism by following corporate policies ensuring the highest standard of customer care and quality of pharmacy service.
- Manage medication procedure/profile reviews with associated documentation of recommendations.
- Follow all provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy at all times.
- Follow all corporate regulations, policies, and procedures at all times.
- Assists in maintaining and monitoring of pharmacy inventory.
- Participates in the training and support for newly hired and existing pharmacy team members when required.
What You Will Bring to The Team:
- Currently licensed and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (RPhT)
- Proven ability to foster strong partnership with other members of the health care team.
- Effective organization, planning, and time management skills.
- Knowledge of Kroll Windows application preferred.
- Skilled in critical thought processes and ability to prioritize appropriately.
- Self-directed, requiring minimal supervision and the ability to work independently.
- Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality.
- Must demonstrate good listening skill and be adaptable to changes in job environment.
- Previous Long Term pharmacy experience is an asset but not required.
- Injections certification and APA certification preferred.
See what one of our current Pharmacists has to say about working at CareRx
"When I joined CareRx, I was a freshman in the long-term care pharmacy. CareRx gave me the opportunity to learn and thrive by trusting me with diverse challenges from working in the compounding pharmacy to handling on-call responsibilities for our long-distance homes. There are continuous opportunities for professional growth, and management has always offered support and encouragement to achieve them. I’ve always wanted to help patients by providing them with the best possible care, and CareRx helped turn that dream into reality. Today, I feel confident in my role as a pharmacist. I’m so proud to be part of the Care Rx company."
Compensation Range: $50-$55 per hour. Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience.
Location: This role will be on site at our Burnaby Pharmacy at 8525 Commerce Crt and follows a five-day work week with required participation in the On-call Pharmacist weekend rotations. This position is a 12 month contract role.
Opportunity: This is a current existing position
AI Disclosure: CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates
