Pharmacist

Opportunity to join a team of dedicated pharmacists and pharmacy assistants at Medicine Chest Pharmacy in Whitehorse, Yukon. With two locations, both adjacent to medical clinics, this independently and locally owned, busy pharmacy strives to provide excellent patient care in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers. Pharmacists are well supported to utilize their clinical expertise and practice to scope in a professional setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Open 8:30-5:30, Monday to Friday and Saturday 10-5; closed Sundays and stat holidays
• Excellent pharmacist over-lap and assistant support (3-4 PhC/shift)
• Practice in a progressive environment with legislated and funded expanded scope of practice (injections, minor ailment prescribing, prescription adaptations and extensions, medication reviews)
• Very generous vacation allowance
• Employer paid extended benefits package
• Annual education allowance
• Annual retention bonus
• Northern residency tax benefits
• Payment of licensing fees
• Potential for flexible hours and work-life balance in a beautiful setting and wonderful city with all the amenities
• Maternity leave benefits
• RRSP matching program

Qualifications:

• Able to be licensed and in good standing with Government of Yukon, Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
• Injection certification
• 2-3 years of experience working in a community pharmacy environment (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
• Must be proficient in English
• Must be proficient in Kroll Pharmacy Software

Whitehorse is a beautiful northern city, with all the southern amenities, located on the banks of the Yukon River. Take advantage of endless outdoor recreational opportunities, just out your back door: hiking, canoeing and mountain biking during the long days of summer; skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing under the northern lights in the winter. Enjoy local food, coffee and beer at our many restaurants, breweries, roasteries and cafes. Take in the arts, cultural events, theatre and festivals held throughout the year. Shop along our vibrant Main Street.

Enjoy a capital city that has an incredible amount of infrastructure, everything you need (without the traffic!) and a high quality of life.

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Resumes can be sent to [email protected]