About the role#
This position offers practical experience for pharmacy students within a community retail setting. You will work in a locally owned store while gaining exposure to the expanding roles of a community pharmacist. The role focuses on providing real-world training to supplement your academic studies.
What you'll do#
- Acknowledge all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Manage a retail pharmacy environment.
- Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management.
- Provide an exceptional shopping experience for pharmacy customers.
- Enhance your communication skills by interacting with patients, employees, and other health care workers.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
What you'll need#
- You must be currently enrolled as a student in a pharmacy program.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Toronto, Ontario.
- The position is part-time with flexible shifts.
- Work is performed on-site.
- Pay ranges from $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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