Pharmacy Manager - Markham area/GTA

Here at Loblaw, we take pride and ownership in helping Canadians live life well. We’re looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for our Pharmacy customers and delighting them every step of the way! We can offer progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a great benefits package! Come share our vision and passion in delivering a superior customer experience.

Be a part of our growing Health & Wellness philosophy that includes : Pharmacy, Dietitian, Medical and Optical services.

This position reports to the Director of Pharmacy Operations and is responsible for receiving, preparing and delivery of Rx accurately and timely.

Ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet patient’s needs, and counsel with appropriate documentation to all patients. Provide friendly, positive and pro-active interaction with all internal and external customers as well create awareness and educate customers through public relations.

As well, supervise and provide guidance and direction to staff, with the accountability of the financial and operational success of the department.

What you'll do

• Supervise and provide guidance and direction to staff
• Responsible for hiring and managing the performance of staff
• Accountable for the financial and operational success of the department
• Prepare, dispense and control medications accurately and timely to patients
• Ensure medication and over the counter supplements inventory levels is adequate to meet patients’ needs
• Counsel of patients in regards to new and additional medications in a friendly, positive and pro-active interaction
• Create awareness and educate customers through public relations (public health days, clinics, etc.)
• Provide timely and positive resolution to patient’s needs and Doctor’s requests / issues
• Obtain and review budgeted sales and net contribution
• Identify and report sales opportunities both internally and externally
• Review and control costs at all levels within Loblaw Pharmacy (dispensary)

What you’ll need :

• Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy and a Class A Pharmacists license a must
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail environment
• Strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong people management skills and the ability to motivate and coach others
• Excellent customer service skills and a strong sense of professionalism
• Proven ability to build the business using community based marketing strategies
• Strong problem solving skills including the experience formulating and executing action plans
• Strong personal computing skills, as well as knowledge of Healthwatch and / or KROLL Pharmacy systems a definite asset

If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you!