About the role#
This position offers pharmacy students practical, real-world experience within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a locally owned store, gaining exposure to the daily operations of a retail pharmacy while enhancing your academic knowledge. The role focuses on preparing future pharmacists for success through hands-on training and direct patient interaction.
What you'll do#
- Greet and assist all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Maintain clear identifiability to the public while on duty.
- Ensure all privacy requirements, including customer confidentiality and consent management, are strictly followed.
- Learn about the expanding responsibilities of the community pharmacist.
- Participate in training focused on OTC products and disease state management.
- Develop core skills in drug therapy and patient counseling.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a pharmacy student.
- A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to manage the requirements of a retail pharmacy environment.
- A solid understanding of privacy regulations and the importance of customer confidentiality.
Location & details#
- Location: Maple, Ontario.
- 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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