About the role#
This position offers practical experience for pharmacy students within a community retail setting. You will work in a locally owned store to help deliver health and convenience services while gaining real world training that complements your academic studies. The role focuses on preparing you for a career as a community pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Manage privacy requirements, including customer confidentiality and consent.
- Maintain a professional appearance so you are clearly identifiable to the public.
- Learn about the expanding roles of a community pharmacist.
- Improve your communication skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
- Gain knowledge regarding OTC products, disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
- Learn the skills required to manage a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current pharmacy student.
- A commitment to providing an exceptional shopping experience for pharmacy customers.
Location & details#
- Location: Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Pay range: $20.60 to $27.00 per hour, based on experience and location.
About Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart operates as a retail pharmacy chain across Canada. Founded in Toronto, the company has expanded to include over 1,200 store locations. It maintains a workforce of more than 33,000 employees. The organization focuses on health care services and retail products.
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