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 receiving support from a national network. The role focuses on providing real-world training to complement your academic studies and preparing you for a career as a community pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Maintain customer confidentiality and manage consent in line with privacy requirements.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Improve your communication skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
- Expand your knowledge of OTC products, disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
- Develop the practical skills needed to manage a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- You must be currently enrolled as a pharmacy student.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, part-time position located in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
- The role is paid, with a hiring range of $22.00 to $28.75 per hour.
- The term is rolling.
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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