SmartPharma Looking for Pharmacy Manager (Licensee) at Calgary, AB Full Time

SMART PHARMA and your career with us:

SMART Pharma has a vision of genuine customer-focused care. SMART Pharma currently has two branches with an aggressive future plan of growth and expansion.

The soul of this organization revolves around making an impactful difference in the society, to health of residents and prosperity. This vision has led SMART Pharma to focus on specialty pharmacies to offer help where it is needed the most in society. Our first pharmacy specializes in addictions of all types, and our second branch is a contemporary plus specialized compounding pharmacy.

SMART Pharma is and equal opportunity employer where you can expect conducive environment for personal and professional growth. You can expect to get training wherever necessary. The nature of training can range from on-job training to professional courses or training seminars/webinars, or more, as per needs.

We offer career advancement opportunities, we prefer to promote within our staff before recruiting externally, and competitive wage is offered which commensurate with experience.

SMART Pharma is an all-inclusive organization with zero tolerance to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex and ethnicities. We welcome all clients and welcome all applicants, including LGBTQ2+ and BIPOC

Pharmacy Manager + Licensee

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience. This role offers an opportunity for learning and growth, as well as the chance to take on both clinical and managerial challenges. The position will provide exposure to nonsterile level C compounding, and while prior compounding experience is desirable, it is not mandatory, as we can train you if needed. You can also expect exposure to Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) in this role, although the branch is not a dedicated addictions pharmacy, but works to collaborate and assist our other dedicated addictions specialty branch.

You will be working in close collaboration with, and reporting directly to, the Lead pharmacy manager / proprietor’s agent. Tremendous flexibility will be offered in terms of plans, goals, vision, career, training, scheduling, compensation, and more. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the branch from the front with a strong personality, with the opportunity to manage their own domain. Fairness is expected in both directions, with the expectation of fair results as well.

Your Duties:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, ensuring that the focus is on clinical services and patient care.

• Prioritize prescription safety and technical functions, delegating tasks to Pharmacy Assistants when available.

• Initiate care plans, follow up, and document.

• Collect relevant patient, drug, and disease information.

• Identify actual and potential drug-related problems.

• Monitor medication adherence and provide patient counseling for new therapy, determining patient understanding.

• Tailor counseling to the needs and concerns of the patient, such as literacy, hearing loss, privacy, etc.

• Manage inventory, ensure medication availability, and oversee the dispensing process.

• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare providers and other stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and pharmacy policies.

• Lead and mentor pharmacy staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Your interpersonal skills:

• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu languages.

• Customer-focused and committed to providing exceptional patient care.

• Possess the get-go attitude and lead from the front with team while keeping them highly motivated

• Professional, innovative, and self-driven.

• A team player who can collaborate effectively with staff, management, and other healthcare providers.

• Non-judgmental and non-discriminative, with the ability to work with diverse patient populations.

• Ability to multitask and pay attention to details.

Technical Skills:

• Above-average communication skills (both oral and written).

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Self-directed and able to work independently to meet strict deadlines.

• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.

• Current license to practice pharmacy in the province of Alberta.

• Injection certification.

• APA certification (or eligible and willing to acquire it asap)

• Previous experience in a retail pharmacy setting, with demonstrated leadership and management skills.