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Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Community or retail pharmacy. Tasks: Advise customers on indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage. Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals. Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies. Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication. Check prescriptions for proper dosage. Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by calculating, measuring and mixing the right quantities of drugs and other ingredients. Hire and train staff. Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs. Manage the storage, packaging and distribution of medicinal products . Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of other pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and other staff. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Standing for extended periods. Attention to detail. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).