Pharmacist – Costco – Vancouver, BC

Costco’s pharmacy location at 605 Expo Blvd in Vancouver, BC is looking for a licensed Pharmacist to join their team. This is a hands-on clinical role where you’ll be providing direct patient care, dispensing medications, and practising to the fullest extent of the expanded scope of pharmacy practice permitted under British Columbia provincial regulations.

Beyond the dispensary counter, this position involves everything from medication therapy management and health clinic coordination to collaborating with other health care professionals to resolve drug therapy issues. If you’re a pharmacist who values both clinical excellence and meaningful patient relationships, this role offers the depth and variety to keep you engaged.

About the Role: Pharmacist

As a Costco Pharmacist in Vancouver, you’ll be at the centre of patient care — dispensing prescriptions, verifying therapeutic appropriateness, and educating patients on proper medication use. You’ll also take on leadership responsibilities when acting as Pharmacist-In-Charge in the absence of the pharmacy manager, supervising pharmacy interns and students to keep dispensary operations running smoothly.

A strong focus on patient safety is central to this role. You’ll be expected to follow all of Costco Pharmacy’s policies and procedures, maintain required certifications through continuing education, and actively participate in initiatives that reduce and eliminate prescription incidents. Teamwork with the Registered Technician and other health care professionals is essential to delivering the high standard of care Costco members expect.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $62.50. Costco is well known for offering strong compensation packages to its employees, and this pharmacist role reflects the professional scope and expertise required. Additional benefits details would be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

This role covers the full breadth of modern pharmacy practice. From routine dispensing to clinical interventions, you’ll be applying your expertise daily to improve patient outcomes and uphold the highest standards of pharmaceutical care at Costco Vancouver.

• Dispense prescription medications and apply appropriate auxiliary labels with accuracy
• Review prescriptions and OTC medications for therapeutic appropriateness, including drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, dosage, and frequency
• Verify prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone, take verbal prescriptions, and select therapeutic substitutions when appropriate
• Oversee collection of patient medical history and maintain confidential patient records
• Collaborate with health care professionals to identify and resolve drug therapy problems and educate patients on proper medication usage
• Conduct health and wellness clinics, full medication reviews, best possible medication histories, and medication reconciliation
• Administer medications by injection and order laboratory tests as permitted by provincial regulations
• Adapt, extend, and modify prescriptions and perform specific acts under prescriber delegation as permitted
• 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 certifications current
• Follow all Costco Pharmacy policies, safety and security procedures, and patient safety practices

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a qualified, licensed pharmacist who brings both clinical knowledge and strong patient care skills to the table. The right candidate is comfortable working collaboratively, communicating clearly, and upholding the highest standards of pharmacy practice in a busy retail healthcare environment.

• Education: Bachelor of Science or Doctorate of Pharmacy required
• Licensure: Must be a Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in the province of British Columbia
• Computer skills: Proficiency required for patient records and prescription management systems
• Math skills: Strong numeracy and dosage calculation abilities
• Patient care and member service skills: Ability to communicate clearly, preserve confidentiality, and provide courteous care
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with Registered Technicians, interns, and other health care professionals

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume and licence information are up to date before submitting your application.

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