About the role#
This role offers practical experience for future pharmacists within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a retail environment designed to enhance your academic studies while learning about the expanding roles of a community pharmacist. This is a paid, part-time position with flexible shifts.
What you'll do#
- Greet and acknowledge all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Ensure privacy requirements are met, including maintaining customer confidentiality and consent management.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Participate in practical training to gain knowledge of OTC products, disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
- Develop your communication skills by interacting with patients, employees, and other healthcare workers.
- Learn the operational skills necessary to manage a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current student pursuing studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- You are a future pharmacist looking to gain real-world training.
Location & details#
- Location: 142 Clarke Road, London, ON.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: $22.00 - $28.75 per hour, depending on experience and location.
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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