About the role#
This position offers pharmacy students practical experience in a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a retail environment designed to build on your academic training and prepare you for future success as a pharmacist. You will report to a local Associate-Owner while receiving support from a national brand.
What you'll do#
- Greet customers who approach the pharmacy and ensure they are served promptly.
- Maintain customer confidentiality and manage consent in line with all privacy requirements.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Engage in daily community pharmacy practice.
- Improve your communication skills by interacting with patients, staff, and other health care workers.
- Build your knowledge of OTC products, drug therapy, disease state management, and patient counseling.
- Learn the operational skills required to manage a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a pharmacy program.
Location & details#
- This role is located at 603 Fanshawe Park Road West in London, Ontario.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
- The work is on-site.
- The hiring pay range is $22.00 to $28.75 per hour, based 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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