Pharmacists at Teasdale Apothecary Co. provide pharmacy services and support to customers, medical practitioners and other retail pharmacies. Pharmacists work collaboratively with their colleagues, including Pharmacy Assistants, Apothecary Associates and Management to deliver top-notch care to our community. Pharmacy operating hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm and Saturdays 9am-2pm. Pharmacists shifts are scheduled within those hours.

Pharmacists will have the opportunity to work in a primary care clinic, practicing to their full scope of practice to assess and treat patients as part of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia's Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinic demonstration project. The ideal candidate for this position has experience in a retail pharmacy setting, is comfortable providing clinical services and approaches patient-care from an antioppressive, person-first and trauma-informed lens.

GENERAL OUTLINE OF DUTIES

Patient-Focused Services:

• greet in-person customers promptly and professionally and provide relevant assistance

• answer telephone using appropriate telephone etiquette at all times

• collect all relevant patient information

• identify and resolve any drug related problems

• process prescriptions with the aid of a pharmacy assistant

• perform clinical verification on all prescriptions

• dispense medications and provide counselling on all new medications or dose changes.

• provide counselling on over the counter/behind the counter products and all health related issues, including but not limited to indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage

• practice to the full extent of expanded scope Pharmacist

• perform clinical services such as prescription renewals, assessing and prescribing, medication reviews and injection services

• create or modify compounding formulas as needed

• ensure all compounds are done correctly and following Standards of Practice

• adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements put in place by the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists. Workflow & Operations:

• control access to the dispensary regarding inventory and patient confidentiality

• routinely review and maintain workflow queues

• input daily medication orders through wholesaler account

• perform inventory management tasks including returning expired medication, and completing regular inventory counts

• ensure all requirements for documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are met and report to Health Canada and regulatory bodies as required

• ensure proper preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of all medications including those that require special handling and training

• process customer transactions and accept payment for prescriptions and front store items on POS system

• contribute to the cleanliness, tidiness and professional appearance of Apothecary spaces

• other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution

• Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) with the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists (NSCP)

• Injection Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires standing for long periods of time and occasional lifting (1-20lbs).

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

• previous experience in pharmacy required (retail pharmacy experience considered an asset)

• experience using Kroll

• experience with compounding an asset

• excellent interpersonal skills; approachable and friendly

• effective communication skills

• strong clinical skills

• ability to multitask and manage time wisely

• ability to work independently and as a collaborative team-member

• candidates must be willing to complete further training to ensure complete competencies in services provided (ie. chronic disease management, ordering and interpreting lab work, anticoagulation management)

• candidates in this position should be conscious of their impact on the world and be passionate about being part of changing consumer habits by promoting low-waste lifestyles and non-toxic products

Perks of joining the Apothecary Team, include:

We’re a fun and flexible workplace that values a healthy work / life balance. You’ll enjoy a casual environment with health benefits, a health and wellness program, professional development opportunities, and an in-store discount.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace, reflective of the diverse community we serve – a place where every team member feels valued, respected and supported. We encourage folks who identify as women, Black, a person of colour, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities or a member of any traditionally underrepresented community to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at hello@teasdaleapothecary.com or at 902-318-2171.

TO APPLY Please send us your resume and include a brief paragraph telling us why you’re the right fit for this role. Applications can be emailed to: miranda@teasdaleapothecary.com or mailed to:

Director of Clinical Services

65 Beech Hill Rd

Antigonish, NS B2G 2P9

Closing date: Wednesday, March 1st at 6:00pm Thank you for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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