About the role#
This position offers pharmacy students the opportunity to gain practical experience in a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a retail environment while learning the expanding roles of a community pharmacist. This role provides hands-on training to prepare you for a career in the pharmacy field.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management.
- Maintain a clear and professional presence for the public.
- Provide an exceptional experience for pharmacy customers.
- Engage in community pharmacy practice training.
- Improve communication skills with patients, employees, and other health care workers.
- Expand your knowledge of OTC products, disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
- Learn the skills required to manage a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a pharmacy program.
Location & details#
- Location: 401 Front St E, Toronto, ON.
- Employment type: Part-time, hourly.
- Schedule: Flexible shifts, rolling term.
- Compensation: $22.00 - $28.75 per hour, depending on experience and location.
- Work modality: On-site.
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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