Are you a staff pharmacist who’s looking to take that all-important next step in your career, but you’re unsure of what exactly that next step should be? Have ongoing lockdowns and COVID-19 protocols reawakened your sense of wanderlust? Do you yearn to head off on a new adventure? If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you! And don’t forget to check out our other opportunities that we currently have available.
Travel to the north
Our client, located in the Northwest Territories, is looking to hire a staff pharmacist for the following six-week contract assignment:
- 40 hours per week
- $60-$65 per hour (based on previous experience)
- Preference will be given to those candidates who are already licensed to work as a pharmacist in the Northwest Territories – if you’re still interested in the position but not yet licensed, you will need to obtain your license prior to being accepted
We expect to receive a lot of interest in this assignment, as all expenses will be taken care of including your flight, accommodations, and more (aside from meals, which you will be responsible for). The Northwest Territories is a truly beautiful and expansive area of the country that has a lot to offer the more adventurous candidates out there, and as weather across the country is getting warmer leading into the summer, there is a lot of opportunity for hiking, exploration, and more! Trust us – this is an opportunity that you don’t want to pass up.
Job duties
- Dispense prescriptions including the preparation and/or supervision of preparation of tablets, liquids, ointments, powders and other medications
- Oversee and manages the pharmacy staff
- Check prescriptions to ensure correct dosage and labeling as well as informing patients about potential drug interactions
- Dispense medical and surgical products as prescribed
- Record prescriptions dispensed, and the issue of poisons, narcotics and other restricted drugs
- Provide advice and information on the use and effects of medications
- Effectively counsel patients on new prescriptions
- Interpret and fill physicians’ prescriptions for customers on a daily basis
- Verify all patient information before filling a prescription including allergies and insurance information
- Provide medicinal consultation to customers upon filling a prescription and on OTC (over the counter) medicines as required
- Perform order entry of prescriptions into the required pharmacy database to maintain sufficient inventory
- Complete third-party insurance forms and other paperwork
- Provide a professional and confidential environment for customers on all occasions
- Help technicians to maintain an organized and clean work environment
- Willing to call doctors to clarify prescriptions if needed
- Compound medication if needed
Apply today
If you think that this opportunity – which could very well be career- and even life-changing – contact us today, or email us your resume directly.
