About the role#
This is a full-time Pharmacy Intern position at a locally owned Shoppers Drug Mart store in Calgary. You will gain practical experience in a community pharmacy setting, working directly with patients and health care professionals to support health and wellness services.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Manage customer confidentiality, consent, and privacy requirements.
- Maintain a professional appearance so you are clearly identifiable to the public.
- Interact with patients, staff, and other health care workers.
- Develop your skills in drug therapy, disease state management, and patient counseling.
- Learn about over-the-counter products.
- Participate in retail pharmacy management tasks.
- Explore the evolving role of the community pharmacist.
What you'll need#
- You must be a future pharmacist.
- A focus on providing a high-quality shopping experience for pharmacy customers.
Location & details#
- Location: 40 Sunpark Plaza SE, Calgary, Alberta.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Pay range: $23.20 to $30.25 per hour, depending on experience and location.
- Term: Rolling.
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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