About the role#
This pharmacy internship provides practical experience within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a retail environment designed to enhance your academic studies and prepare you for a future career as a pharmacist. You will gain exposure to the daily operations of a community pharmacy, including patient communication, drug therapy, and disease state management.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Manage customer confidentiality and ensure all privacy requirements are met.
- Maintain proper consent management protocols.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Learn to manage retail pharmacy operations and assist with OTC product knowledge.
What you'll need#
- You must be currently enrolled in a pharmacy degree program.
Location & details#
- Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia.
- 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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