Pharmacist - Supervisor of Compliance Packaging (Long Term Care)
Roulston's PharmacyAbout Us: Roulston’s Pharmacy has delivered trusted retail services since 1933, with over 30 years of specialized expertise in long-term care and retirement home pharmacy. Our interdisciplinary team provides tailored, patient-focused care that consistently exceeds industry standards. Summary As Pharmacist - Supervisor of Compliance Packaging (Long Term Care), you will oversee compliance packaging within Roulston's Pharmacy's long-term care services. Your impact: Accurate, well-organized medication packaging can help long-term care residents and their care teams manage medication routines more safely and reliably. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide patient-focused care to assisted living and community-based patients with complex medication needs. Manage and review multi-drug regimens to ensure safety and therapeutic effectiveness. Dispense medications using compliance aids (VBM blister packs, PacMed strips) to support adherence. Supervision of pharmacy assistants and RPTs to ensure efficient workflow, accurate dispensing and completion of required daily tasks. Collaborate with caregivers, facility staff, and providers to coordinate care. Maintain and update electronic MARs accurately for partnered facilities. Conduct three-month medication reviews and patient consultations to support adherence and outcomes. Assist with onboarding new patients, including med history reviews and packaging setup. Conduct minor ailment assessments and prescribe when appropriate under regulatory authority. Collaborate with affiliate locations via Central Fill operations to optimize fulfillment and delivery of patient medications. Participate in initiatives to improve medication safety and adherence. Aid in the development and improvement of policies and procedures with respect to compliance packaging and central fill. Assist with inventory management, including monitoring drug back-orders, coordinating alternatives, and helping resolve supply-related issues. Work alongside and support pharmacy technicians in compliance packaging workflows. Possibility to work with the LTC department, performing quarterly assessments and generating pharmaceutical recommendations as part of resident’s annual care-conference. Help create and deliver educational material for group home agencies and community-based costumers KEY COMPETENCIES Superior oral and written communication skills Commitment to high professional ethical standards and integrity Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with other pharmacists, co-workers, LTC/NH/RH nursing staff, doctors and customers High level of skill in practicing within the expanded scope, and excellent documentation skills Excellent critical thinking skills i.e.: ability to evaluate the ethics of decisions, validity of written prescriptions and effectiveness of alternate pharmaceutical treatments Strong time-management skills and ability to manage a high-volume workload. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists Experience in compliance packaging, automated packaging technology, and eMAR an asset Experience in managing pharmacy assistance and registered pharmacy technicians an asset WORKING HOURS 40-42 hrs per week A fair weekend rotation BENEFITS Competitive hourly rate based upon experience Performance Based Bonus Company events Group Benefits Employee Assistance Program Extended health care Store discount Life insurance DPSP & RRSP Match (2 year vesting period) Pay: $61.00-$64.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 – 42.0 per week Benefits: Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Store discount Vision care Work Location: In person