About the role#
Shoppers Drug Mart is hiring a Pharmacy Intern for a full-time position in Calgary, Alberta. This role provides practical experience in a community pharmacy setting, helping you build skills for a future career as a pharmacist. You will work in a locally owned store while gaining exposure to the broader pharmacy network.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Manage customer confidentiality and ensure all privacy requirements are met.
- Maintain a clear and professional presence that is identifiable to the public.
- Learn about over-the-counter products, disease state management, and drug therapy.
- Develop patient counseling skills and effective communication with patients and healthcare staff.
- Participate in the daily management of a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Pharmaceutical Sciences program.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Calgary, Alberta.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship with a rolling term.
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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