About the role#
This part-time pharmacy student position provides practical experience within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a retail environment to gain real-world training that complements your academic studies, focusing on the expanding roles of the community pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Acknowledge all customers approaching the pharmacy.
- Ensure privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Deliver health, beauty, and convenience services to the community.
- Support the pharmacy team in daily operations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a program such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, or Health Administration.
- Passion for providing an exceptional shopping experience for pharmacy customers.
- Knowledge of over-the-counter (OTC) products.
- Understanding of disease state management and drug therapy.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare workers.
- Ability to learn the skills necessary to manage a retail pharmacy.
Location & details#
- Location: 120 5th Avenue West, Unit 100, Cochrane, AB.
- Schedule: Part-time, day shifts.
- Compensation: $23.20 - $30.25 per hour, depending on experience and knowledge.
- Work Modality: On-site.
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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