About the role#
This internship provides practical experience for future pharmacists within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a retail environment designed to supplement your academic studies with real world training. The role focuses on patient interaction and the daily operations of a pharmacy.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Protect customer privacy by managing confidentiality and consent requirements.
- Maintain a professional presence so you are clearly identifiable to the public.
- Learn about the expanding responsibilities of a community pharmacist.
- Develop skills in patient counseling, drug therapy, and disease state management.
- Gain experience with over-the-counter products.
- Improve communication with patients, staff, and other health care workers.
- Learn the operational skills required to manage a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current pharmacy student.
Location & details#
- Location: St. Albert, Alberta.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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