Pharmacist - Full Time

Position Title: Pharmacist - Full Time

Position Type: Permanent

Requisition ID: 42730

Banner: Metro

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: 910 Southdown Road, Mississauga, ON
Shift: Days, Evenings & Weekends

About the Role

As a Clinical Pharmacist at Metro’s Pharmacy Health Clinic, you will provide patient-centered care in a retail setting, offering prescribing services, medication therapy management, and clinical consultations to improve health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and prescribe for minor ailments (e.g., skin conditions, infections, allergies).
• Conduct medication reviews and optimize drug therapy for chronic conditions.
• Perform A1C and cholesterol testing to support diabetes and heart health management.
• Administer vaccinations (COVID-19, flu, travel vaccines).
• Provide travel health consultations and prescribe preventative medications.
• Prescribe and dispense oral antiviral treatments (e.g., Paxlovid).
• Educate patients on lifestyle changes and medication adherence.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and inquiries.
• Stay updated on new clinical guidelines and pharmacy regulations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education – B.Sc.Phm. Degree (4-year University Pharmacy Program).
• Licensure – Registered Part A Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Injection certified, Smoking Cessation certified and registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Strong clinical knowledge in primary care and chronic disease management.
• Ability to work independently and make evidence-based prescribing decisions.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
• Experience in a retail pharmacy or clinical setting is preferred.
• Proficient with current PC systems, MS Office programs and pharmacy software (Kroll)
• Interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships and positive work environment
• Language skills to communicate clearly and listen carefully in a respectful manner.
• Organizational skills to prioritize, plan ahead, manage time and be punctual.
• Customer service skills to achieve customer satisfaction by recognizing customer needs/wants.
• Receptivity to accept constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Initiative to identify and complete tasks independently.