About the role#
This position offers practical experience for students pursuing a career as a pharmacist. You will work within a community pharmacy setting to support the delivery of health, beauty, and convenience services. This role provides real-world training to complement your academic studies and introduces you to the expanding responsibilities of a community pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including consent management and customer confidentiality.
- Maintain high visibility to the public while on duty.
- Deliver health and wellness services to the community.
- Develop skills in patient counseling, disease state management, and drug therapy.
- Learn the operational requirements of managing a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, or Health Administration.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with patients and healthcare workers.
- Knowledge of over-the-counter (OTC) products.
- Ability to manage sensitive customer information and confidentiality.
- A focus on providing high-quality service to every customer.
Location & details#
- Location: 572 W. Arthur Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position, ranging from $20.00 to $28.00 per hour.
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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