Pharmaceutical Specialist

Overview

Sobeys Inc. is a leading Canadian company in the grocery and pharmacy sectors, operating under multiple banners with over 1,600 stores across the country.

We are a family of over 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates dedicated to nurturing the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our teammates.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners.

About the Role

We are seeking a Pharmaceutical Specialist to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients' expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services focused on continuing care contractual obligations, including disease state management, medication reviews, and full scope of practice.
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health & wellness services to all patients.
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation.
• Identify actual and potential drug-related problems through completion of medication reviews.
• Provide education to nursing staff.
• Participate on facility committees, complete biannual medication reviews as part of the care team with Nurses, Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners.
• Ensure prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required.
• Provide quarterly reports to facility administration, review all medication errors, and complete audits (stat box supplies, antibiotic and antipsychotic use, and wound care).
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility.
• Injection and First Aid Certification.
• Additional certifications (i.e. Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Advance Prescribing) preferred.
• Kroll software experience is preferred.

What We Offer

• An estimated salary range of $100,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates live better – physically, financially, and emotionally.
• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Vacation.

Working Conditions

The Pharmaceutical Specialist will work in a dynamic environment with variable shifts, including Monday to Friday, with weekends as needed.