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.

Hourly rates start at $53 per hour and goes upwards based on your 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 2 years
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

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. We have locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks and Strathmore include: food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer locations, and cannabis stores. We also own and operate Community Natural Foods. With over 425,000 members, 3,850 employees, assets of $689 million and annual sales of $1.3 billion, Calgary Co-op is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience through inspired team members.