Pharmacist
Job Description
Our Mission:
Come Join Our Team!
Purpose:
Royal Drugs operates seven days a week, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Pharmacists are required to participate in evening, weekend, and on-call rotations as required.
Job Title: Pharmacist
Location: Royal Drugs: Hamilton (41 Brockley Drive, Unit 12 Hamilton , ONĀ L8K 3N3)
No. of Positions: 1
ATR: #5031
Salary: $52 – $55/hr
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
This job posting is for an existing vacancy
Requirements & Prerequisites
Job Responsibilities:
– Review, verify, and dispense prescriptions in compliance with legal, professional, and corporate standards.
– Perform clinical reviews of compounded and non-compounded medications, including TPNs and infusion therapies where applicable.
– Provide patient counseling, pharmaceutical care, medication reviews, professional opinions, and appropriate clinical documentation.
– Collaborate with prescribers, clinicians, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to resolve prescription-related issues.
– Conduct complex pharmaceutical calculations related to medication formulation and compounding.
– Maintain specialized knowledge of drug therapy, medication compatibility, stability, interactions, and all routes of administration.
Pharmacy Operations & Quality Assurance
– Coordinate and prioritize daily pharmacy activities to ensure efficient workflow and timely service delivery.
– Ensure compliance with provincial and federal legislation, Ontario College of Pharmacists standards, and internal SOPs.
– Ensure accuracy of prescriptions dispensed, third-party billing, and pharmacy documentation.
– Utilize pharmaceutical literature and SOPs to support professional judgment in compounding and dispensing.
– Maintain proficiency in pharmacy computer systems (e.g., Kroll).
– Participate in clinical, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
– Adhere to Royal Drugs patient safety policies and procedures.
Leadership & Supervision
– Supervise pharmacy staff and daily dispensing activities.
– Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to pharmacy staff.
– Support the Pharmacy Manager in workflow optimization and operational excellence.
– Promote a collaborative and customer-focused team environment.
Infusion & Specialized Services (Where Applicable)
– Research and evaluate medication compatibility and stability for infusion admixtures.
– Participate in evening, weekend, and on-call rotations.
– Support sterile compounding activities in accordance with established standards.
Other
– Provide support and guidance to maintain company Health & Safety requirements
– Other duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications:
– Licensed and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
– Authorized to administer injections as per OCP requirements.
– Minimum 1 year of pharmacist experience preferred.
– Experience with sterile compounding and infusion services is an asset.
– Experience with Kroll pharmacy software is an asset.
SKILLS:
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
– Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
– Ability to work independently and under pressure.
– Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
– Commitment to patient safety and service excellence.
– Punctual, reliable, and collaborative team player.
– Bilingualism is an asset.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
– Fast-paced, high-volume, time-sensitive tasks with strict turnaround and delivery deadlines
– Work may involve prolonged periods of standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks (e.g., dispensing, packaging, and data entry)
– Occasional lifting of supplies and materials may be required
– Adherence to strict regulations, safety, and quality assurance standards
How To Apply
Please apply on our website: https://omsroyaldrugs.myavanti.ca/careers/Job/Details/5031





