Pharmacist – Costco – Mississauga, ON

Costco’s pharmacy team in Mississauga, Ontario is looking for a licensed Pharmacist to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care at their location on 1570 Dundas Street East. This is a role for a pharmacy professional who takes pride in their clinical expertise and genuinely enjoys making a difference in the lives of members every single day.

In this position, you’ll practise to the fullest extent of the expanded scope of pharmacy practice permitted by Ontario regulations — from dispensing medications and conducting medication reviews to administering injections and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to resolve drug therapy problems.

About the Role: Pharmacist

As a Costco Pharmacist, your day revolves around delivering safe, effective, and compassionate pharmaceutical care. You’ll be responsible for dispensing prescription medications, verifying therapeutic appropriateness, educating patients on proper usage, and maintaining strict patient confidentiality. The role demands both strong clinical judgment and an approachable, service-oriented demeanour.

You’ll work closely with Registered Technicians, pharmacy interns, and other healthcare professionals to keep the dispensary running smoothly. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, you’ll step into the Pharmacist-In-Charge role, ensuring all operations and standards are upheld. Safety, accuracy, and professionalism are at the core of everything you’ll do here.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $60.90 per hour. Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a workplace culture that values its employees. As part of the Costco team, you’ll also benefit from working within a well-organized, member-focused retail pharmacy environment with access to continuing education and professional development opportunities to keep your certifications current.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacist role at Costco encompasses a broad range of clinical, patient care, and operational duties. From the dispensary counter to health and wellness clinics, you’ll be an essential healthcare resource for Costco members and their families.

• Dispense prescription medications and apply appropriate auxiliary labels with precision
• Review prescriptions and OTC medications for therapeutic appropriateness, including drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, dosing, and frequency
• Verify prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone, take verbal prescriptions, and select therapeutic substitutions when appropriate
• Educate patients on proper medication usage and answer questions about over-the-counter products while preserving patient confidentiality
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to identify and resolve drug therapy problems
• Conduct full medication reviews, including best possible medication histories, medication reconciliation, and patient follow-up as permitted by provincial regulations
• Administer medications by injection and adapt, extend, or modify prescriptions as permitted under Ontario regulations
• Recruit patients for and run health and wellness clinics, documenting interventions as required
• Act as Pharmacist-In-Charge when the pharmacy manager is absent, supervising interns and students
• Participate in a culture of patient safety by reducing and eliminating prescription incidents and properly managing those that occur
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and keep all required certifications current

Requirements / Skills

Costco is seeking a licensed Pharmacist who combines strong clinical knowledge with genuine dedication to patient care and member service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technologically comfortable, and committed to upholding the highest standards in pharmacy practice.

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy is required
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in the province of Ontario
• Computer proficiency for managing confidential patient records and pharmacy systems
• Strong math and clinical judgment skills for verifying dosages and identifying contraindications
• Patient care and member service skills — courteous, clear communication is essential
• Ability to work collaboratively with Registered Technicians, interns, and other healthcare professionals

How to Apply

To apply for this Pharmacist position at Costco in Mississauga, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your licensure status and relevant pharmacy experience before submitting.

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