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Pharmacist Job Description: Top Duties and Requirements

A Pharmacist, or Chemist, is responsible for dispensing prescribed pharmaceuticals, and providing consultation and advisory services to clients and health care providers. Their duties include checking prescriptions for proper dosage, dispensing pharmaceuticals to customers, and advising them of side effects, drug interactions, and dosages.

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Pharmacist duties and responsibilities

Pharmacists are responsible for compounding and dispensing the correct dosage of pharmaceuticals to customers. They’ll check prescriptions for a correct dosage and tell patients how and when to take their medication. A Pharmacist’s duties may include:

  • Advise customers on the selection and usage of non-prescription medication
  • Ask patients about other drugs they are taking or if they have existing medical conditions to prevent negative side effects
  • Educate patients on the possible side effects of their medication and answer any questions they may have
  • Maintain medication profiles of patients, including registering narcotics, and controlled drugs
  • Compound pharmaceutical products when necessary, including calculating and measuring correct quantities of drugs and other ingredients to fulfill prescriptions
  • Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies and medication
  • Ensure pharmaceuticals, including vaccines, are properly packaged, distributed, prepared, and stored
  • Supervise pharmacy technicians preparing and dispensing medications
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Pharmacist Job Description Examples:

Example 1

About Us

In 1973, Tex Coulter founded what London has come to know and trust as their family Pharmacy; Coulter�s Pharmacy.

For fifty years since then the Coulter family, as part of the Guardian banner, has been taking care of and the health care needs of their east London neighbourhood with care, compassion, and value.

Current owner, Scott Coulter, has maintained the key philosophies learned from his father of having a high-quality team that cares for their patients the way they should be treated, as a member of the family.

Coulter�s Pharmacy is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Pharmacist to join their team. We are looking for a someone who shares our value of caring for patients as they are a member of the family.

What we offer:

� Full time permanent opportunity

� Health Care Spending Account

� Base pay based on experience

� No evenings

� No holidays

� No Sundays

� Flexible schedule

� Supportive and connected team environment

Main Duties:

� Maintain compliance and adhere to Provincial and company policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines as well as relevant laws and regulations

� Document, advise and inform patients on usage, administration, and side effects of prescription and over-the-counter medication

  • Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by calculating, measuring, and mixing the quantities of drugs and other ingredients required and filling appropriate containers with correct quantity
  • Ensure proper preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of vaccines, biologicals, and pharmaceuticals

    � Perform patient services such as injections, vaccinations, medication reviews, pharmaceutical opinions and minor ailment prescribing

    � Maintain accurate billing and dispensing records as required by the Ontario College of Pharmacists, drug plans and internal programs and standards

    � Maintain all necessary patient medication profiles to optimize care

    � Dispensing and supervision of opioid dependence treatment

    � Monitoring blood pressure, blood glucose and point of care testing

    Qualifications:

    � Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

    � OCP Part A Pharmacy License with no reprimands or limits to practice

    � 5+ years of experience working as a Pharmacist in a retail pharmacy

    � Knowledge of Propel Rx, Pharmaclik Rx or Nexxsys Software Programs an asset

    � Certified Diabetes Educator and other medical condition certification an asset

  • Injection training and First Aid/CPR certification
  • Capable of assessing and recommending over-the-counter treatments or prescribing prescription medications for minor ailments
  • Valid Opioid Treatment training or willingness to update

    � Experience educating and providing counsel and instruction to patients

    � Able to analyze and decipher data to provide recommendations

    � Actively engaged with continuing education and expanded scope of practice initiatives

    � Bondable � able to provide proof of, and maintain, a clean criminal record

    � Comfortable working independently

    � Professional and friendly attitude

    � Excellent moral character

    � Able to think strategically and use critical and analytical skills to solve problems

    � Excellent customer service skills with a compassionate mindset

    � Effective communication and people skills with a patient-oriented approach

    � Able to work well under pressure while prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines

    � Outstanding time management, problem solving and organizational skills

    � Strong multi-tasking skills, including, great attention to detail

    � Punctual and able to maintain a good attendance record

    � Willingness to exceed patient expectations

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $50.00-$65.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Extended health care
  • Store discount
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • London, ON N5W 3E1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Experience:
  • pharmacist: 2 years (preferred)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Pharmacy License Location: In person

    • Example 2

    Part-Time (0.5 FTE) Clinical Pharmacist

    Up to 18.75 Hours per Week

    Permanent Part-Time

    The Clinical Pharmacist is a vital part of DAFHT and will collaborate with the physicians and other interdisciplinary providers to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. The part-time Clinical Pharmacist will help the FHT to meet its strategic objectives using a collaborative care model that integrates the clinical pharmacist into the primary healthcare team. The pharmacist will aim to improve medication knowledge and management across the FHT.

    Duties AND Responsibilities:
  • Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary providers to promote optimal, patient-centered care
  • Provides individual patient assessments to identify, prevent and resolve medication-related problems; helps generate care plans
  • Reviews medication histories and profiles of complex patients with complex diseases and consults with physicians to modify/optimize drug regiments
  • Provides resources to patients and staff on effective drug treatments
  • Liaises with and supports primary care clinicians around prescribing and monitoring of patients receiving COVID treatments
  • Maintains compliance with the pharmacist practice standards used by the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and
  • Liaises between the FHT and local community and hospital pharmacists as appropriate.

    Education/Experience:
  • Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and
  • Community or hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience in either setting is required.

    Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent oral/written skills; and strong working knowledge of electronic documentation
  • Ability to work effectively with all members of the healthcare team
  • Demonstrated expertise in practicing pharmaceutical care, including activities such as conducting medication histories, identifying medication-related problems, and generating and monitoring care plans
  • Ability to develop strategies that successfully meet the needs of a diverse patient, family, and provider population, and
  • Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment.

    Why join the DAFHT �
  • HOOPP Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance, EFAP program
  • Financial support for continuing education and professional membership fees
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Organizational commitment to work-life balance, including flexible work hours
  • Excellent team/organizational environment

    Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

    Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Location: Hybrid remote in Orangeville, ON

    • Example 3

    Job Posting #745-22

    Position TITLE: Pharmacist
    Department: Pharmacy
    Position Location: OWEN SOUND
    Closing DATE: November 28, 2022
    UNION Affiliation: OPSEU � HPD
    Status: FULL-TIME, Temporary (Approx. 13 Months)
    WAGE RATE: $43.60 � $57.34

    Position Summary

    Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacists are responsible for drug distribution and clinical activities for all patients at all GBHS affiliated sites. This includes monitoring patient drug therapy and providing drug education to patients and other health care providers. The pharmacist reviews all physicians� orders screening for drug interactions, therapeutic duplicates, dose range checking, therapeutic appropriateness and any other pharmacy related concerns. It may also include checking work of Technician staff and provision of pharmacy services in our retail pharmacy.

    Qualifications

    Required:

  • Licensure or eligibility for licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
  • Ability to provide and promote patient centered care
  • Leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills
  • Interviewing and patient assessment skills
  • Willingness to orient to other unit specialties
  • Proven verbal and written communication skills
  • Interest and experience in patient education and health promotion
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
  • General computer skills
  • Available for all shifts, including weekends and ability for multi-site coverage when required
  • Possession of a valid Ontario Class �G� Driver�s License and personal vehicle
  • Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
  • Adherence to GBHS �CARE� Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and �LEAD� Competencies

    (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment

  • Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

    Preferred:

  • Membership in Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
  • Knowledge of Cerner information systems
  • A General Hospital Residency Certificate or 3 years� experience in a hospital with clinical pharmacist responsibilities

    Thank you for your interest in employment at Grey Bruce Health Services. We have many exciting opportunities available. GBHS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage Indigenous people, racialized persons / persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 to apply and self-identify. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

    Job Types: Fixed term contract, Full-time
    Contract length: 13 months

    Salary: $43.60-$57.34 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour Location: One location

    • Example 4

    Pharmacist

    FGC Health�s mission is to become a leading consumer health services platform through our retail locations, at our Consumers� homes, and through 24/7 digital care. With our values of Freedom, Growth, and Community, we are committed to providing outstanding health experiences that help our consumers strive toward a better quality of life, reconnecting with the people they love and the things they love to do.

    As the Pharmacist, you will provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding the effective usage of medications, awareness with drug interactions and offering preventive healthcare services such as immunizations. Responsible for ensuring the proper dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines and procedures. Supports the efficient workflow of the pharmacy and assists team members in identifying ways to improve the pharmacy key processes and enhance customer experience ensuring overall financial success for the pharmacy.

    This role will report directly to the Pharmacy Manager and will support and drive results through:

    Responsibilities:

  • Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
  • Supports efforts on enhancing customer experience by increasing focus on healthcare services (e.g., patient consultation, medication management, drug therapy reviews, and perform retail, clinical, or wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness).
  • Maintains current knowledge and skills related to pharmacy and healthcare by reading pharmacy related journals, company publications, and communications.
  • Obtains necessary certifications, education credits and training as required by the Company.
  • Counsels patients and answers their questions and performs pharmacist tasks.
  • Performs retail, clinical, and wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, diabetes awareness and other preventive healthcare services.
  • Travel to other locations

    Qualifications:

  • [website] Pharmacy degree
  • Licensed and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists
  • Injection certified
  • Critical thinker, strong problem solving and decision-making skills utilizing data
  • Excellent literacy skills and communication skills
  • Must have Kroll experience
  • Good understanding of technology
  • Excellent attitude, positive approach, accountable and dependable
  • Highly organized, able to handle large volume workload, able to multitask
  • Able to handle stressful situations with a high sense of urgency

    FGC Health welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

    We appreciate and thank all applicants in advance for their time and interest in FGC Health. Should we select you to undergo a selection process for this opportunity we will contact you directly, either by email or phone. To learn more about FGC Health, please visit [website]

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Schedule:
  • Day shift

    Application question(s):
  • Are you injection certified?
  • Are you avialable to travel to other locations?

    Experience:
  • pharmacist: 2 years (required)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Pharmacy License (required)

    Shift availability:
  • Day Shift (preferred)

    Willingness to (required)

    • Example 5

    All interested candidates are requested to apply directly on the CapitalCare website.

    Pharmacist (Job Number: CAP0001JE)

    Primary Site: Various Locations

    Position Type: Casual

    Group: HSAA

    FTE: 0

    Average Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Days

    Shift Hours: 0800 -1615 Hours (varies)

    Salary Range:$52.44 - $60.29 per hour as per the HSAA Collective Agreement

    Provides pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical care required in accordance with professional practice and standards. Promotes safe and appropriate use of drugs in resident care. Participates in the routine operation of the department on a daily basis. Compounds, dispenses and distributes medications and other pharmaceuticals to residents from prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists and other qualified practitioners. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work locations may change to meet organization needs corporately.

    Education:

    Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university is required. Must be registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacists.

    Membership in the following group is considered beneficial:

    - Pharmacists Association in Alberta

    - Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists

    - American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (Canadian Chapter)

    Experience:

    One year of institutional pharmacy experience is preferred. Computer experience is required.

    Personal Competencies:

    Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Must be capable of advanced learning in the field of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.

    Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).

    Must have excellent organizational skills.

    Promotes, encourages and demonstrates excellent customer relations and consistently shows courtesy, caring, understanding, compassion and respect to residents, families, visitors, co-workers and volunteers.

    Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention; adheres to safe work practices and procedures; and is responsible for maintaining self-wellness and reduced absenteeism

    Reports any unsafe acts or conditions to the person in charge of the area and complies with safety and fire regulations and procedures.

    Job Type: shift

    Example 6

    We are looking for a full-time pharmacist that is looking to work week days (10 am - 6 pm) and weekends ( short hours) in Scarborough very close to 401 HWAY with excellent staff and friendly customers.

    Duties include :
  • Accurately and timely dispense all prescriptions.
  • Accurately and timely claim submission and/or registration of all patient focused services performed.
  • Consult with patients to maximize Rx and OTC sales.
  • Perform patient focused services as deemed eligible and appropriate for the patients
  • Report any dispensing errors (Medication Incident) found to the Pharmacy Manager or reported to the Pharmacy Manager and head office within 24 hours.
  • Provide professional advice and applicable dialogue with patients on prescription and OTC products to provide excellent customer service and maximize customer loyalty.
  • Implement proper pricing and receiving procedures to minimize shrinkage in such areas as damaged goods, returns, internal and external theft.
  • Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures, professional standards and applicable laws and regulations
  • Responsible for supervising ongoing follow-up and collection of third party receivables.
  • Maintaining the dispensary inventory level within the prescribed guidelines through accurate perpetual inventory records.
  • Ordering replenishment merchandise
  • Checking off all incoming pharmaceutical orders Ticketing current cost process and maintaining perpetual inventory on this merchandise
  • The daily operation, security and upkeep of the dispensary computer, including daily and weekly data backup.
  • Maintenance of complete and accurate documentation as required by the various Colleges of Pharmacy, drugs plans (both public & private)
    Required Skills Valid Provincial Pharmacy license. Computer skills : Fillware Pharmacy management SW : 1 or more years Excellent communication and organizational skills.
    is very important.
  • Strong customer/patient satisfaction orientation
  • Ability to achieve results with a strong sense of urgency and a �can-do� attitude
  • Ability to maintain the optimum balance between the profession of pharmacy and business of pharmacy
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work productively as a member of a dynamic and fast-paced team

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

    Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

    Experience:
  • Pharmacist: 2 years (required)

    Language:
  • English and understands Tamil College of Pharmacists (required)

    • Example 7

    Join a busy store locally owned and operated to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

    Duties & Responsibilities:
    Pharmacy and Customer Service
  • Acknowledge all customers approaching the Pharmacy, offer assistance promptly and in a courteous and professional manner
  • Practice within federal/provincial, regulatory/legal requirements, provincial Code of Ethics, Standards of
  • Practice, and Policies, demonstrating professional integrity and acting to uphold a high level of professional standard of practice
  • Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management
  • Provide counselling on prescriptions, over the counter/behind the counter products and all health related issues, including but not limited to indications, contra-indications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage
  • Practice to 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 to provide optimal customer care
  • Maintain all records required in accordance with legislation, standards of practice, and policy, i.e. customer records, narcotic and controlled drug records
  • Promote health and wellness and educate customers and as appropriate, engage with customers both in and outside the store through community events, clinics etc.
  • Provide timely and positive resolutions to customer needs and requests from other healthcare providers
  • Promote Pharmacy campaigns, programs and services as appropriate

    Workflow and Inventory Management
  • Control access to the dispensary with respect to inventory and patient confidentiality
  • Review and maintain Workflow Queues on a daily basis
  • Regular review of �will call� bins, in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures
  • Review of stock to identify expired inventory
  • Oversight of current stock levels and medication orders from wholesaler
  • Ensure all requirements for documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are met and reporting to Health Canada and regulatory bodies as necessary is completed
  • Ensure proper preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of all inventory including those that require special handling and training, these could include but are not limited to vaccines, serums, biological and other drugs and pharmaceuticals

    Operations
  • Ensure entry/pickup workstations, counselling/waiting areas, and work islands reflect an appropriate image of the Pharmacy
  • Ensure inventory is placed in appropriate areas
  • At shift change, communicate all outstanding issues to corresponding team members
  • Ensure all Pharmacy team members are in compliance with the uniform policy
  • Involvement with financial reports as appropriate
  • Identify and report business-building opportunities, both internally and externally, and action where appropriate
  • Read and action store communications on in-store web
  • File incident reports when any customer or staff medication or privacy incidents occur (actual, and near-misses)

    Leadership & Supervision
  • Ensure pharmacy team works cohesively to complete necessary activities
  • Support ongoing training for all Pharmacy team members

    Education & Professional Licensing
  • Valid license to practice in the province

    Experience, Skills & Qualifications
  • Independent thinking and decision making - makes decisions when dealing with issues or problems
  • Plan, coordinate and delegate assignments and provide coaching to Pharmacy colleagues
  • Proven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example and support enterprise programs
  • Prioritize activities quickly in response to changing initiatives
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
  • Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
  • Strong problem-solving skills including experience formulating and executing action plans
  • Strong personal computing skills and knowledge of Pharmacy systems a definite asset
  • Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed to provide a healthy and safe work environment for all colleagues
  • Complete mandatory training and voluntary continuing education workshops, as needed

    Job Type: Full-time

    Additional pay:
  • Bonus pay
    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Store discount
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Tillsonburg, ON: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

    Experience:
  • pharmacist: 1 year License (preferred)

    • What does a Pharmacist do?

    Pharmacists prescribe pharmaceutical products, dispense them, and advise and educate customers on the appropriate usage of their medications. They are typically employed in retail and health centre pharmacies (such as hospitals), although they can also be self-employed. Their job is to ensure patients receive their medication in the correct dosage and maintaining the medication profiles of customers.

    Pharmacist skills and qualifications

    Successful Pharmacists should have a blend of interpersonal skills and excellent pharmaceutical knowledge, all while keeping public safety and confidentiality in mind. Top skills for Pharmacists include:

    • Strong communication skills, with the ability to empathize with, consult, and advise patients about their medications and dosage
    • Good mathematical and computer skills
    • Strong sense of ethics and trustworthiness, as they will work with confidential patient information
    • Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
    • Organizational skills and strong attention to detail to ensure medications are dispensed safely and appropriately
    • Leadership and coaching skills to effectively manage Pharmacy Technicians

    Pharmacist experience requirements

    Most Pharmacist candidates should have at least two years experience. For senior Pharmacist roles, candidates should have at least five years experience. Entry-level Pharmacist roles do not need previous experience as novice Pharmacists are usually hired under the supervision of a Senior Pharmacist for on-the-job training.

    Pharmacist education and training requirements

    Pharmacist candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. For roles that require prior pharmacy experience, candidates must have completed practical training under the supervision of a Senior Pharmacist before they can work independently.

    Candidates must have appropriate certification in their territory, apart from Quebec, by completing an examination through the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada. In all provinces and territories, Pharmacist candidates must be licensed through their local regulatory boards.

    Pharmacist salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Pharmacist in Canada is $101,889 per year. However, the actual salary may vary depending on location, experience, and the hiring company.

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    Pharmacist job description FAQs

    What are the most important skills for a Pharmacist?

    Strong pharmaceutical knowledge is the key skill for a Pharmacist. As they may be required to compound pharmaceutical products when necessary, strong numeracy skills are required to ensure accurate measurements and dosage. The best pharmacists will also possess excellent communication skills with the ability to problem-solve and make confident decisions. As Pharmacists are often required to supervise Pharmacy Technicians, managerial and leadership skills are important in this role.

    What is the difference between a Pharmacist and a Pharmacy Technician?

    While Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians work closely together, they have different roles and responsibilities. Pharmacy Technicians fulfill many daily tasks such as accepting prescriptions, filing paperwork, and operating the cash register. However, they will look to Pharmacists for guidance and a Pharmacist must review and approve prescriptions before they can be filled. Pharmacists are also legally able to provide advice and education regarding dosage and side effects of prescription and non-prescription medication.

    What qualities make a good Pharmacist?

    Excellent attention to detail is very important in the role of a Pharmacist. As they’re responsible for reviewing and approving prescriptions, they need to be able to identify abnormalities and follow up with doctors regarding concerns about the prescribed medication. Good interpersonal skills and empathy are also desirable qualities as Pharmacists need to interact with customers. Pharmacists must also have excellent knowledge of pharmacy and pharmacology in order to ensure they’re providing the correct medications at the right dose.

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