About the role#
This position offers practical training for pharmacy students within a community setting. You will work at a locally owned Shoppers Drug Mart in Winnipeg, gaining real-world experience to supplement your academic studies. This is a part-time, hourly role focused on patient care and pharmacy operations.
What you'll do#
- Greet customers who approach the pharmacy and ensure they are served.
- Maintain customer confidentiality and manage consent according to privacy requirements.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Participate in practical training to understand the expanding role of a community pharmacist.
- Improve your communication skills by interacting with patients, employees, and other health care professionals.
- Develop your knowledge of OTC products, disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
- Learn the operational skills required to manage a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current pharmacy student.
- A focus on providing an exceptional experience for pharmacy customers.
Location & details#
- Location: 1750 Plessis Road, Unit 201, Winnipeg, MB.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Pay range: $21.00 - $27.50 per hour.
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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