About the role#
This position offers practical experience for pharmacy students in a community retail setting. You will work in a locally owned store, gaining exposure to the daily operations of a pharmacy while receiving support from a national brand. This role is designed to help you prepare for a future career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Greet customers who approach the pharmacy area.
- Maintain customer confidentiality and manage consent according to privacy requirements.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Learn about the expanding responsibilities of a community pharmacist.
- Improve your communication skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
- Develop your knowledge of OTC products, disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
- Gain experience in managing a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a pharmacy program.
Location & details#
- Location: Scarborough, Ontario.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, paid.
- Pay range: $22.00 to $28.75 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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