About the role#
This position offers practical experience for future pharmacists within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a local store, gaining real-world training that complements your academic studies. The role focuses on the expanding responsibilities of a community pharmacist and prepares you for success in this field.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Manage a retail pharmacy environment.
- Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management.
- Provide an experience that supports pharmacy customers.
- Engage in patient counseling, disease state management, and drug therapy.
- Maintain clear identification to the public while on duty.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current pharmacy student pursuing a career in community pharmacy.
- Ability to work in a retail environment.
Location & details#
- Location: 1642 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON.
- Employment type: Part-time, hourly, with flexible shifts.
- Pay range: $22.00 - $28.75 per hour.
- 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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