About the role#
This position is for a Pharmacy Student at a locally owned and operated Shoppers Drug Mart in Etobicoke. You will gain practical experience in a community pharmacy setting to support your academic studies. This role focuses on patient interaction and the daily operations of a retail pharmacy.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Maintain customer confidentiality and manage consent to meet all privacy requirements.
- Ensure you remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Learn about OTC products, disease state management, and drug therapy.
- Develop skills in patient counseling and retail pharmacy management.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Pharmaceutical Sciences program.
- An interest in the expanding role of the community pharmacist.
Location & details#
- Location: Etobicoke, Ontario.
- Employment type: Part-time, hourly, evening shifts.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $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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