Staff Pharmacist - Full Time - Expanding our staffing needs

Staff Pharmacist – Full Time - Expanding our staffing needs
Portage la Prairie Food Store location
Deadline for applications: Position open until filled

Description:
Homestead Co-op’s Pharmacy in Portage la Prairie is expanding our staffing needs and in need of a Full Time - Staff Pharmacist. This pharmacist role is located in an eligible community for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness*.

Compensation and Benefits:
Homestead offers competitive salaries reviewed annually, along with an annual incentive program. We also offer a comprehensive benefit package for eligible team members which includes Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Dependent Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance coverage, and an employer matched pension plan. In addition, Homestead will cover the costs of approved continued education courses, licensing fees, liability insurance and PEBC exam fees for new graduates upon approval.

Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canada, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.homesteadco-op.crs

What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the candidate will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy Department. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure all prescriptions are filled accurately, efficiently, and safely
- Provide patient counselling and education on prescription and non-prescription medications
- Administer injections/immunizations
- Assist customers with locating merchandise on the sales floor
- Review patient profiles to identify drug related problems and monitor medication adherence
- Complete adjudication and sale of prescriptions and other purchases using the pharmacy software and point of sale (POS) systems
- Support accurate pricing, ordering, and receiving procedures to minimize shrink and optimize sales
- Supervise and train other dispensary staff as required to maintain efficient workflow within the dispensary
- Comply with all legal requirements (Federal and Provincial) and Pharmacy Standards of Practice
- Comply with Homestead Co-op policies and procedures and follow Health and Safety procedures.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Retail and:
- You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- You have effective decision-making skills and the ability to problem solve.
- You have excellent customer service skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- You are highly motivated, self-directed, and work well independently.
- You are honest and trustworthy, are results-orientated and strive to be the best in what you do.
- Must be able to work flexible hours during hours of operation.
- The candidate must be fully licensed and registered with CPhM to practice in Manitoba
- Candidates with injection certification and other advanced practice certificates are preferred.
- Experience with Kroll Pharmacy Software is an asset.

Core Competencies:
Proven abilities in the following competencies are considered an asset:
1. Customer Focus – Building customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
2. Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
3. Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
4. Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
5. Directs Work – Providing direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done.

We encourage our Team to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and we foster a culture of living up to our values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

To apply please go to the career section of our website at www.homesteadco-op.crs

Sorry, we do not accept paper/emailed applications

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Homestead Consumers Co‐op Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.