About the role#
This position offers practical experience for pharmacy students within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a retail environment designed to provide real-world training and exposure to the expanding roles of a community pharmacist. This role is based in a locally owned and operated store.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Maintain customer confidentiality and manage consent to ensure all privacy requirements are met.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Develop skills in patient communication, over-the-counter products, and disease state management.
- Learn the operational aspects of managing a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- You must be currently enrolled in a pharmacy program.
Location & details#
- Location: 8601 Warden Avenue, Markham, Ontario.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $22.00 to $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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