About the role#
This position offers practical experience for future pharmacists within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a retail environment designed to supplement your academic studies with real world training. This role provides exposure to the expanding responsibilities of a community pharmacist and helps prepare you for success in this field.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Manage customer confidentiality and consent while ensuring all privacy requirements are met.
- Maintain a professional presence by remaining clearly identifiable to the public.
- Engage in community pharmacy practice to build your professional skills.
- Improve your communication with patients, co-workers, and other health care professionals.
- Expand 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#
- Current enrollment in pharmacy school.
Location & details#
- Location: 1080 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
- Role type: Part-time, on-site.
- Pay: $22.00 to $28.75 per hour, depending on experience and knowledge.
- 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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