About the role#
This is a part-time Pharmacy Intern position at a locally owned Shoppers Drug Mart in Ottawa. You will work in a community pharmacy setting to gain practical experience while you complete your studies. This role focuses on patient interaction, retail pharmacy management, and learning about the evolving responsibilities of a community pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Greet and assist all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Maintain customer confidentiality and manage consent according to privacy requirements.
- Stay clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Learn to manage a retail pharmacy environment.
- Develop patient counseling skills and knowledge of OTC products, disease state management, and drug therapy.
- Improve communication with patients, staff, and other health care workers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a pharmacy degree program.
- An interest in the expanding roles of the community pharmacist.
- A focus on providing a positive experience for pharmacy customers.
Location & details#
- Location: 50 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ontario.
- Employment type: Part-time, hourly with flexible shifts.
- Compensation: $22.00 to $28.75 per hour, based on experience and location.
- Work modality: On-site.
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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