Part-Time Pharmacist
West Elgin Pharmacy | West Lorne, Ontario
West Elgin Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacist to join our team in West Lorne, Ontario, located between London and Chatham.
We are a rural community pharmacy under the PharmaChoice banner, but what makes us different is our independent, patient-focused approach. We have built strong relationships with our patients and local prescribers, and our pharmacists play an important role in providing accessible healthcare to our community.
Our pharmacy recently relocated to a brand-new, modern facility designed to provide a spacious and dynamic environment for both patients and staff.
We believe in giving pharmacists the opportunity to practice to their full scope without the pressure of corporate quotas or performance metrics. Our pharmacists provide a wide range of clinical services, and we encourage team members to bring forward ideas and develop services that can benefit our patients and community.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative pharmacy team
- Registered Pharmacy Technicians and experienced pharmacy assistants
- Daily pharmacist overlap
- Strong relationships with local prescribers and healthcare providers
- A modern, newly built pharmacy environment
- Opportunities to practice to the full scope of pharmacy practice
- No corporate quotas or sales-based performance metrics
- Opportunities to develop or participate in new clinical programs and services
- A welcoming environment for both experienced pharmacists and new graduates
The Role
The successful candidate will participate in a combination of dispensing and clinical activities, including:
- Prescription processing, dispensing, and final verification
- Patient counselling and medication education
- Identifying and managing drug therapy problems
- Minor ailment assessment and prescribing
- Medication reviews
- Pharmaceutical opinions
- Prescription extensions
- Vaccinations and injections
- Over-the-counter recommendations
- Clinical review of blister and compliance packs
- Opioid use disorder treatment (OUDT)
- Communicating and collaborating with local prescribers
- Participating in medication management and other patient care services
- Contributing to other activities within the pharmacist's scope of practice
We also provide a variety of services to improve access to care in our community. Through our partnership with MedEssist's Access to Care program, we support patients with assessment and treatment for conditions such as emergency contraception, constipation, athlete's foot, and other minor ailments.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a pharmacist who is:
- Patient-focused and committed to providing excellent care
- Comfortable working independently while being part of a collaborative team
- Interested in clinical practice and the expanding scope of community pharmacy
- A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships with patients and healthcare providers
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Interested in making a meaningful contribution to a rural community
New graduates are welcome to apply. We are happy to support pharmacists who are early in their careers and want to build confidence in clinical practice.
Qualifications
- BScPhm or PharmD from an accredited Canadian university
- Registered as a Part A Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Injection trained and certified
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Kroll experience is an asset
- OUDT training is an asset, or willingness to complete training after onboarding
- CPR and First Aid certification
Hours
Our regular pharmacy hours are:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Part-time hours and scheduling can be discussed with the successful candidate. Some weekend availability will be expected.
If you're looking for a pharmacy where you can build genuine relationships with patients, practice clinically, work with a supportive team, and have the freedom to make a difference in a rural community, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $65.00-$75.00 per hour
Experience:
- pharmacist: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Pharmacy License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
