Pharmacist – Costco – Surrey, BC

Costco’s pharmacy in Surrey, BC is looking for a licensed Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive patient care and practice to the fullest extent of British Columbia’s expanded scope of pharmacy practice. Located at 7423 King George Highway, this is an opportunity to work within one of Canada’s most recognized retail environments while making a direct impact on community health outcomes.

This role goes well beyond dispensing — you’ll be conducting medication reviews, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, delivering health and wellness clinics, and serving as a trusted resource for patients navigating their medications and overall wellness.

About the Role: Pharmacist

As a Pharmacist at Costco, you’ll be responsible for the full spectrum of dispensary operations — from verifying and dispensing prescriptions to performing therapeutic assessments and adapting medication plans. You’ll play a central role in patient education, ensuring members understand their medications and feel confident in their care. The position also involves supervising pharmacy interns and students and acting as Pharmacist-In-Charge when the pharmacy manager is absent.

Safety and professionalism are at the core of this position. You’ll follow Costco Pharmacy’s policies and procedures, maintain required certifications, participate in continuing education, and contribute to a culture of patient safety by actively reducing prescription incidents and managing those that occur appropriately.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $62.50. Costco is well known across Canada for offering strong employee benefits packages, though specific benefits details for this role were not listed in the posting. Candidates are encouraged to inquire about the full compensation package during the interview process.

Responsibilities

As a Costco Pharmacist in Surrey, your daily work will span clinical care, patient education, and dispensary oversight. These responsibilities reflect the expanded scope of modern pharmacy practice in British Columbia and require both clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills.

• Dispense prescription medications and apply appropriate auxiliary labels with accuracy and care
• Review prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for therapeutic appropriateness, including drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, dosage, and frequency
• Verify prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone and accept verbal prescriptions as needed; select therapeutic substitutions when appropriate
• Oversee collection and maintenance of confidential patient medical histories in the pharmacy computer system
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to identify and resolve drug therapy problems and educate patients on proper medication usage
• Recruit and conduct health and wellness clinics and document interventions as permitted by provincial regulations
• Adapt, extend, and modify prescriptions and perform specific acts under prescriber delegation, including medication administration by injection where permitted
• Conduct full medication reviews, including best possible medication histories, medication reconciliation, and medication therapy management
• Order and communicate laboratory tests to the extent permitted by provincial regulations
• Act as Pharmacist-In-Charge in the absence of the pharmacy manager and supervise pharmacy interns and students
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and keep all required certifications current and in good standing

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this Pharmacist position holds a valid pharmacy licence in British Columbia and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Costco values professionals who bring strong clinical knowledge alongside excellent communication and member service skills.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required
• Licensure: Must be a Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in British Columbia
• Computer skills: Proficiency with pharmacy computer systems for patient records and prescription management
• Math skills: Strong numeracy for accurate dosage calculations and dispensing
• Patient care skills: Demonstrated ability to provide prompt, courteous, and professional patient care
• Member service skills: Ability to answer patient questions clearly and preserve patient confidentiality at all times

How to Apply

To apply for this Pharmacist position at Costco Surrey, use the official application link below. Ensure your resume is up to date and that your pharmacy licence details are readily available for submission.

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