Pharmacy Hiring Checklist (Free PDF): Faster Hiring for Canadian Pharmacies
Download a free Pharmacy Hiring Checklist made for Canada. Includes screening steps, interview scorecard, reference script, and a 30/60/90 onboarding plan.
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Why Pharmacy Hiring Needs a Different Approach
Hiring in a pharmacy is not like hiring in a regular retail business. One wrong hire can lead to workflow breakdowns, medication errors, customer complaints, and team burnout.
But most pharmacies still hire with a rushed process: post a job, quickly scan resumes, conduct one unstructured interview, and hope for the best.
This Pharmacy Hiring Checklist gives you a practical hiring system you can follow every time — whether you're hiring a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, or pharmacy assistant.
Faster Screening
Eliminate unqualified candidates before wasting interview time
Better Interviews
Interview scorecard ensures fair, consistent candidate comparison
Cleaner Onboarding
30/60/90 plan prevents "thrown in the deep end" disasters
Lower Turnover
Fewer "start strong then quit" hires within first 90 days
Quick Preview: What's Inside the Checklist
Here's a small preview of the 15-point hiring system you'll get in the full PDF:
Pharmacy Hiring Checklist Preview
- 1. Define role, schedule, and must-have skills — clarity prevents misaligned hires
- 2. Set pay range and confirm hiring budget — avoid wasting time on unaffordable candidates
- 3. Prepare job ad using a proven structure — attract better applicants, not just more
- 4. Ask 3 short pre-screen questions (availability, license status, salary expectations)
- 5. Run a 10–12 minute phone screen — eliminate poor fits before in-person interviews
- 6. Use an interview scorecard (rate 1–5) — remove bias and compare candidates fairly
- 7. Ask role-based questions (pharmacist/tech/assistant specific scenarios)
- 8. Confirm compliance and privacy expectations — avoid regulatory issues later
- 9. Perform structured reference checks (with ready-to-use script)
- 10. Send a written offer with clear terms — prevent Day 1 surprises and confusion
- 11. Run a Day-1 onboarding plan (systems tour + SOPs + shadow shift structure)
- 12. Do Week-1 check-in — catch and fix small issues before they become big problems
- 13. Follow a 30/60/90 performance review plan — structured feedback at key milestones
- 14. Create a backup plan for shift coverage during the hiring process
- 15. Keep a hiring folder to stay organized — track progress and maintain documentation
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What You Get When You Download
The downloadable PDF is more than just a checklist — it includes ready-to-use hiring tools:
- ✓ Job post template that attracts better applicants (not just more applicants)
- ✓ Interview scorecard to compare candidates fairly and eliminate hiring bias
- ✓ Role-based interview questions (pharmacist/tech/assistant specific scenarios)
- ✓ Reference check script (simple, structured, and gets honest answers)
- ✓ Offer checklist (what to confirm before Day 1 to prevent confusion)
- ✓ Onboarding plan (Day 1 + Week 1 + 30/60/90 performance milestones)
Why Most Pharmacy Hiring Goes Wrong (And How This Fixes It)
Common reasons pharmacy hires fail:
❌ Hiring Only for "Availability" and Not for Workflow Fit
The Problem: Someone who can "start tomorrow" but lacks critical skills or cultural fit will create more problems than they solve — leading to errors, team friction, and eventual turnover.
❌ No Structured Interview (Everyone Asks Random Questions)
The Problem: Without consistent questions, you can't fairly compare candidates. Interview quality depends entirely on who's conducting it, making hiring inconsistent and unreliable.
❌ No Scorecard, So Decisions Become Emotional
The Problem: Hiring based on "gut feeling" or "good vibes" leads to bias, inconsistency, and choosing charismatic candidates over competent ones. Post-interview regret is common.
❌ Weak Onboarding (New Hire Is Thrown Into Rush Hours Too Early)
The Problem: Skipping proper training and immediately scheduling new hires during peak hours creates stress, errors, and "I'm not ready for this" departures within weeks.
❌ No Week-1 Feedback Loop, So Small Issues Become Big Issues
The Problem: Without early check-ins, minor confusion about procedures or expectations festers into frustration, performance problems, or sudden resignations.
This Checklist Helps You Run a Consistent Process
So hiring becomes repeatable, structured, and significantly less stressful — whether you're hiring your first pharmacy assistant or your tenth relief pharmacist.
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