Pharmacist - Specialty HUB (Crowfoot)

Calgary Co-op Pharmacies provide a highly professional environment, reflecting a deep commitment to the highest patient care standards. Our pharmacy program helps keep patients well-informed, comfortable, and healthy in the most efficient way possible. If you want to make the most of your education and training - and provide optimal patient care - we have excellent career opportunities for you.

Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We are looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for our Pharmacy customers and delighting them every step of the way! 

We offer competitive wages, progressive careers, great work culture, comprehensive training, staff discounts, career development programs, flexible schedules, and an excellent pension plan & benefits package! These are some of the many reasons why we are among the top employers in Alberta. Come share our vision and passion in delivering a superior customer experience. 

What the job entails (overview)

This is your opportunity to provide leadership that embraces a culture that promotes a passion for customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement as well as ensuring the delivery of exceptional customers service experiences for our members and customers of Calgary Co-op. The Specialty HUB - Pharmacist position plays an essential role in the quality and safety of our patients’ medications. You will report to the Pharmacy Manager and will be responsible for providing specialized pharmaceutical care to patients receiving specialty medications, including biologics. Ensure safe and effective therapy for patients with complex medical conditions.

Where you’ll be focusing (your day to day):

• Medication Management: Review and interpret complex prescriptions for specialty or biologics medications, ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and adherence to treatment protocols.
• Patient Consultations: Conduct comprehensive patient consultations, explaining the proper use, potential side effects, and precautions associated with specialty or biologics medications.
• Drug Therapy Monitoring: Monitor patients' response to specialty or biologics medications, assess adverse effects, and collaborate with healthcare providers to adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Prior Authorization: Work closely with insurance companies and healthcare providers to obtain prior authorization for specialty medications, ensuring timely access to necessary treatments.
• Drug Interactions: Evaluate potential drug interactions with other medications or medical conditions, providing recommendations to minimize risks and optimize patient outcomes.
• Compliance and Adherence: Promote patient compliance and adherence to specialty or biologics medications through counseling, education, and medication management strategies.
• Inventory Management: Oversee the inventory of specialty medications, ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain accurate patient records and participate in quality assurance programs to enhance the safety and effectiveness of specialty medication services.
• Collaborative Care: Collaborate with healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and other pharmacists, to optimize patient care and achieve treatment goals.
• Continuous Education: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in specialty and biologics medications, attending seminars, conferences, and training programs to enhance professional knowledge.
• Participate in the development and action of yearly competency performance work plan(s) and development action plan(s). 
• Provide leadership in the areas of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), including participate in HSE activities, ensuring employees are knowledgeable about and comply with HSE policies, procedures and legislation, assist in identifying unhealthy, unsafe situations and ensure corrective action is taken.

What you will need 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSc. or Pharm. D.)
• Kroll Experience
• Licensed and registered with Alberta College of Pharmacists
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience as a licensed pharmacist.
• Authorization to Administer Medications by Injection.
• Strong clinical and communication skills to effectively counsel patients and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certification for Additional Prescribing Authority
• Experience working in Specialty pharmacy.
• Proficiency and competence with Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience in a specialty pharmacy or healthcare setting dealing with complex medications is an advantage.
• Attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and strong problem-solving skills
• Administration skills, such as planning and organizing, resource management and the ability to set priorities and coordinate work activities. Also includes managing time and resources so that work objectives are achieved on time. 
• Customer relations skills including meeting customer needs and establishing a service environment. This involves the ability to identify requirements of internal and external customers, focus on achieving optimal results, and develop solutions that positively affect customer satisfaction. This also involves demonstrating good customer service to all. 
• Written communication skills, including the ability to write in a clear and concise manner to peers, managers, and customers. Should have a good understanding of word, excel and PowerPoint applications. 

We offer

Calgary Co-op takes pride in providing more than just an attractive compensation and benefits plan, as well as an industry leading pension plan and recognition program. 

• We offer a competitive hourly rate based on your level of experience
• You will also be eligible for incentive (up to 7.5% of regular base earnings)
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:
  Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Pension plan after 1 year
• Employee Discount Program
• Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses
• Employee career development assistance Program 
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee & family assistance program
• Community involvement opportunities
• Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs

ABOUT CALGARY COOP 

www.calgarycoop.com 

Calgary Co-op has been proudly serving the community since 1956, when it opened its first store with local farmers and ranchers to provide fresh, farm-to-table foods. Headquartered in Calgary and owned by over 456,000 members, it’s one of North America’s largest retail co-operatives, with 3,530 employees, $757 million in assets, and $1.3 billion in annual sales. We operate food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer stores, and cannabis stores across Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, and Strathmore. We also own Community Natural Foods, Willow Park Wines & Spirits and Beacon Pharmacy. Committed to sourcing locally whenever possible, from Calgary, Alberta, and Western Canada, the organization helps connect consumers with the producers behind their food. Calgary Co-op continues to expand its local offerings while focusing on quality and community support, earning recognition by the Canadian Grocer’s 2024 Impact Awards for our commitment to sustainability & supporting employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.