About the role#
This position offers practical experience for pharmacy students within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a locally owned store while gaining exposure to the daily operations of a retail pharmacy. This role is designed to bridge the gap between academic studies and real-world practice.
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 your communication skills with patients, staff, and other health care workers.
- Build knowledge regarding OTC products, disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
- Learn the operational skills necessary to manage a retail pharmacy.
- Prepare for a future career as a pharmacist in a community setting.
Location & details#
- Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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