City : Edmonton, Alberta

Category : Full time

Industry : Pharmacy

Employer : Shoppers Drug Mart®

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Real Canadian Superstore, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Clinical Pharmacist - Alberta

Here at Loblaw, we take pride and ownership in helping Canadians live life well.! Come share our vision and passion in delivering a superior customer experience. Be a part of our growing Health & Wellness philosophy that includes: Pharmacy, Dietitian, Medical and Optical services.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Pharmacy Manager, the incumbent has strong business acumen skills and has a proven track record of delivering patient care services.

You are an innovative leader who challenges the status quo and facilitates positive change through delegation, empowering teams to solve problems , and adopt a growth mindset.

Primary Responsibilities

Liaise closely with pharmacy teams within the region to implement and support the delivery of patient care services .

Ensure consistency in the execution of pharmacy services and programs while achieving operational excellence in all areas of practice

Achieve or exceed planned financial results, patient safety objectives and foster an environment of continuous improvement.

Motivate, influence and encourage pharmacy colleagues to identify and incorporate best practices into the delivery of patient care. 

Understand and positively influence the corporate pharmacy strategy through collaboration with the pharmacy manager and store team by identifying areas of opportunity.

Ability to travel between various pharmacy locations is required. Other duties as assigned.


Skills, Knowledge & Education:

This position requires strategic thinking and an innovative mindset. It also requires initiative and judgment to organize and prioritize tasks, workload, and projects.

Collaboration with pharmacy teams is essential  in every day working relationships.

Strong customer/patient satisfaction orientation

Commitment to teamwork with a contagious enthusiasm and passion for Retail Pharmacy

Superior decision making skills that support  achieving  organizational objectives.

Adaptable and able to prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.

Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.

Possesses a high degree of knowledge regarding provincial rules and legislations governing professional services model in Alberta

Performs patient focused services as deemed eligible and appropriate for patients

Provides professional advice and applicable dialogue with patients on prescription and OTC products to provide excellent customer service and maximize customer loyalty.

Promotes and monitors improved patient health outcomes

Improves and optimizes drug therapy

Accurate and timely claim submission and/or registration of all patient focused services performed.

Follow up on all patient interventions and identified drug related problems to ensure and document improved patient health outcomes.

Compliant with all company policies and procedures, professional standards and applicable laws and regulations

Maintains complete and accurate documentation as required by the various Colleges of Pharmacy, drugs plans (both public & private) as well as all Loblaw programs and SOP’s

Perform other duties as assigned to support Loblaw Pharmacy operations.

Ability to achieve results with a strong sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude

Proficient computer skills including Kroll, Healthwatch, Microsoft, Teams, Zoom

Education & Job Knowledge

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctor in Pharmacy

Licensed Pharmacist in Alberta

Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA)

Commitment to obtain further certifications in Diabetes, Travel Health, Geriatric Care

Certificates, Licenses Or Registration

Must be a licensed Pharmacist in good standing in Alberta.
Must possess a valid drivers license, car, and willing to travel

If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you!

Apply today!

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.