{"id":2941,"date":"2019-10-24T15:26:24","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T19:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/?p=2941"},"modified":"2019-11-19T10:26:29","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T15:26:29","slug":"we-are-seeking-staff-pharmacists-in-the-metro-vancouver-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/news\/we-are-seeking-staff-pharmacists-in-the-metro-vancouver-area\/","title":{"rendered":"We Are Seeking Staff Pharmacists in the Metro Vancouver Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"new-pharmacy-graduates-are-welcome-so-dont-hesitate-to-apply\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">New pharmacy graduates are welcome, so don&#8217;t hesitate to apply!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2942\" src=\"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/vancouver-2613994_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"a-highly-desirable-place-to-live-and-work\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Highly Desirable Place to Live and Work:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you live on the west coast, you probably already know how much of a hub Vancouver is. It&#8217;s a city that boasts a superb quality of living, transit links, mild weather, and access to nature that is the envy of the whole world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You probably also know that it&#8217;s a very expensive city when it comes to housing and other costs of living. <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vancourier.com\/news\/average-rent-for-a-two-bedroom-apartment-in-vancouver-hits-3k-1.23918813\">This last August, the Vancouver Courier reported that the average rent for a one bedroom apartment is $2,208 per month.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">But what if we told you that you could secure employment that would enable you to live in this highly-competitive city? If you are a pharmacist who is willing to work relief shifts to build the strength of your resume, we have a great opportunity for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"job-duties\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Job Duties:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your work will take place from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, from Tuesday to Friday. You will work from 9:30 to 5:00 on Saturdays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is a locum pharmacist job, starting ASAP and continuing until Saturday January 18th, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can expect to process approximately 200 scripts per day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You will be examining all prescription for accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You will monitor all scripts for drug compatibility, relative to patient records.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You will speak with walk-in patients about the side effects and dosages of their prescriptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You will supervise RPhTs and pharmacy assistants in the procurement, packaging, and labelling of drugs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Medical reviews with patients will be conducted occasionally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You will communicate with patients over the phone, answering their questions about prescriptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Guiding junior members of the pharmacy team in the maintenance of the pharmacy and inventory stock.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cs-embed cs-embed-responsive\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"CKsv2jkamx\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/blog\/is-it-worth-it-to-work-some-relief-pharmacy-assistant-shifts\/\">Is It Worth it to Work Some Relief Pharmacy Assistant Shifts?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Is It Worth it to Work Some Relief Pharmacy Assistant Shifts?&#8221; &#8212; RPI Consulting Group Inc.\" src=\"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/blog\/is-it-worth-it-to-work-some-relief-pharmacy-assistant-shifts\/embed\/#?secret=CKsv2jkamx\" data-secret=\"CKsv2jkamx\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h4 id=\"qualifications-needed\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Qualifications Needed:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">New graduates of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program are welcome to apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Past experience is not required, but retail pharmacy experience would be an asset.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You need to be licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Injection certification would be a strong asset, as you would be administering many flu shots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Methadone certification would be an asset.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Knowledge of pharmacy software, such as Kroll, would be a strong asset.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our Client is looking for a pharmacist with excellent English communication abilities, to converse with patients every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"if-you-are-open-to-the-idea-of-working-at-a-community-pharmacy-during-a-particularly-busy-time-of-the-year-you-can-make-a-great-impression-with-our-client-and-add-great-experience-to-your-resume-con\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are open to the idea of working at a community pharmacy during a particularly busy time of the year, you can make a great impression with our Client and add great experience to your resume. Contact us for more information at 416-850-9809.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"toll-free-1-866-505-3383\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Toll-free: 1-866-505-3383<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"email-your-cover-letter-references-and-resume-to-us-at-jobsrpigroup-ca\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email your cover letter, references, and resume to us at: jobs@rpigroup.ca<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New pharmacy graduates are welcome, so don&#8217;t hesitate to apply! 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