Pharmacy Team Lead

The Randstad Healthcare team is currently supporting one of our non-retail pharmacy clients, with a facility located in Richmond Hill, in their search for a Team Leader. In this setting you will lead and work alongside a team of 20-25 people including registered pharmacists, pharmacy technicians (RPhTs) and pharmacy assistants. You will manage the team (including employee scheduling, training, development, engagement, conflict resolution, productivity supervision, etc.) to support the timely and accurate distribution of prescriptions to retail pharmacy outlets (and indirectly to patients). This supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that team members are working effectively towards operational goals, while problem-solving and maintaining oversight of deliverables to ensure that deadlines are met.

This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to establish a wonderful new career path! This is an environment where career growth potential is strong, and an organization that places an emphasis on internal growth. The pharmacy company is growing and looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and experienced leader to join the team. Apply today!


Advantages
• This opportunity is a full-time, salaried position with 40-hour workweek (8-hour shift, 5 days per week – there are steady daytime (6 am – 2 pm) and steady afternoon (2 pm – 10 pm) shifts available + potential for overtime at the employee’s discretion.
• As a leader in this position, you'll lead the shift either Monday-to-Friday or Sunday-to-Thursday (to be determined by the hiring team during the selection process). Occasional weekend hours may be required, with time off in lieu provided during the week.
• The successful candidate will be rewarded with competitive compensation. Our client is open to discussion based on leadership experience. For candidates who happen to be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with leadership experience, compensation will take into consideration your licensed status.
• Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, vacation entitlement, and retirement benefits per company policy, and more!
• The pharmacy is easily accessible via public transit from Toronto, North York, Scarborough or York Region and has ample on-site parking for vehicles.

Responsibilities
• As a Supervisor in this non-retail pharmacy setting, you will oversee and assist pharmacy team members in processing prescriptions in a timely and accurate manner, in addition to other technical tasks. You will be accountable for team engagement, scheduling and other people-related tasks.
• In addition to the day-to-day leadership responsibilities, you will also have some responsibilities related to administrative and training oversight for the team. You will be accountable for ensuring timely delivery and efficient team operations.
• You will be trained on company-specific processes and will be responsible for ensuring that the utmost care is taken in the storage, dispensing, and delivery of prescriptions to patients.
• You will work with the team and leverage your passion for patient care to produce prescriptions, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with standards and regulatory requirements, within your scope.

Qualifications
- The ideal candidate possesses at least 1 year of continuous leadership experience of a team of 7-10 or more people (i.e. Team lead, Supervisor) in a high-volume production-oriented setting, ideally from pharmacy or a related environment where quality is critical (as patients are consuming the medications)
- Prior experience leading a team of varied profiles is ideal as this leader will manage healthcare professionals as well as support staff
- Strong written and verbal communication and computer skills are required
- Positive outlook with a strong work ethic required
- Deadline-oriented and strong prioritization skills a must
- Ability to work 8-hour shifts during weekdays (either steady days or steady afternoons) and open to help out on the occasional weekend if the business requires (with time off in lieu)

Summary
Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted immediately.

Randstad Canada and the organizations we recruit for value diversity and are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants, upon request, at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with relevant provincial accessibility legislation and Human Rights Code(s). All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.

We appreciate your application and thank you for your interest!

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Meet Randstad Healthcare:

Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division recruits for administrative, patient support, clinical, supervisory and managerial talent on behalf of healthcare facilities and settings. Administrative and patient support roles may be temporary or permanent in nature, whereas the majority of clinical, sales, supervisory and management roles our division recruits for are full-time and permanent in nature. Clinical and management roles are supported by our Central (Ontario) Clinical & Management team. Administrative and patient support roles in the GTA are supported by our Non-Clinical Healthcare recruitment experts based out of Mississauga.

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Why apply for this opportunity via Randstad Canada – what is the process?

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Thank you for your interest in this opportunity, and for taking the time to learn about Randstad Healthcare's professional recruitment services! We look forward to reviewing your application.

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