Pharmacist – Costco – Halifax, NS

At Costco’s pharmacy in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Pharmacist role goes well beyond filling prescriptions. This is a patient-centred position where you practise to the fullest extent of your expanded scope, collaborating with healthcare teams, conducting medication reviews, and making a real difference in members’ lives every day at the 230 Chain Lake Drive location.

Whether you’re administering injections, adapting prescriptions, ordering lab tests, or leading health and wellness clinics, this role gives you the clinical latitude to apply your full expertise as a licensed pharmacy professional. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced environment where member service and clinical excellence go hand in hand.

About the Role: Pharmacist

As a Pharmacist at Costco Halifax, you’ll be responsible for dispensing medications, verifying therapeutic appropriateness, and educating patients on proper drug use. You’ll work alongside Registered Technicians, pharmacy interns, and students while ensuring the dispensary operates smoothly and safely under Costco Pharmacy’s standards.

This position requires a strong commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and professional development. You’ll participate in continuing education, maintain your certifications, and follow all provincial regulations — including acting as Pharmacist-In-Charge when the pharmacy manager is absent.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. While specific salary details for this position are not listed in the posting, Costco’s total rewards typically include health and dental coverage, retirement savings options, and employee membership benefits. As a permanent team member, you’d also benefit from Costco’s reputation for investing in its staff’s long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

The day-to-day work of a Costco Pharmacist blends clinical practice with member-focused service. You’ll be expected to manage a high volume of prescriptions accurately while also engaging patients in meaningful health conversations and expanded scope activities permitted under Nova Scotia pharmacy regulations.

• Dispense prescription medications and apply appropriate auxiliary labels accurately and efficiently
• Review prescriptions for therapeutic appropriateness, including drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, dosing, and dosage form
• Verify prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone and take verbal prescriptions as required
• Select therapeutic substitutions when clinically appropriate
• Educate patients on proper medication use and answer questions about over-the-counter products
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to identify and resolve drug therapy problems
• Conduct full medication reviews, best possible medication histories, and medication reconciliation
• Administer medications by injection and order and communicate laboratory tests as permitted by provincial regulations
• Recruit and lead patients through health and wellness clinics, documenting interventions as permitted
• Adapt, extend, and modify prescriptions under prescriber delegation or collaboration per provincial scope
• Maintain confidential patient records and oversee collection of patient medical histories
• Act as Pharmacist-In-Charge in the absence of the pharmacy manager, supervising interns and students
• Participate in a culture of patient safety by reporting and managing prescription incidents appropriately
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and required certifications

Requirements / Skills

This role is designed for a licensed Pharmacist who is passionate about patient care and comfortable practising across an expanded scope. Costco values professionals who bring strong clinical knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills to every member interaction.

• Bachelor of Science or Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited institution is required
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in the province of Nova Scotia
• Computer skills for patient record management and dispensing systems
• Math proficiency for accurate dosage calculations and prescription verification
• Patient care and member service skills to provide prompt, courteous, and confidential care
• Ability to work collaboratively with Registered Technicians, healthcare professionals, and pharmacy students

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Costco’s career portal. Make sure your resume and professional licensing information are up to date before submitting.

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