About the role#
This position offers practical experience for future pharmacists within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a locally owned and operated store, gaining real-world training that complements your academic studies. The role focuses on preparing you for success as a community pharmacist while contributing to the delivery of health, beauty, and convenience services.
What you'll do#
- Provide an exceptional shopping experience for pharmacy customers.
- Acknowledge all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including maintaining customer confidentiality and managing consent.
- Learn to manage a retail pharmacy environment.
- Engage with patients, employees, and other health care workers to enhance communication skills.
- Develop knowledge of OTC products, disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a program related to Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, or Health Administration.
- Ability to maintain professional standards regarding customer confidentiality.
- Capacity to develop strong patient counseling and communication skills.
- Understanding of drug therapy and OTC product categories.
Location & details#
- Location: 1350 18th Street, Unit 3, Brandon, Manitoba.
- Schedule: Full-time, day shifts.
- Compensation: $21.00 - $27.50 per hour.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- 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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