About the role#
This is a part-time, hourly position for a pharmacy student at a locally owned Shoppers Drug Mart location in Burnaby, British Columbia. The role provides practical, real-world experience in a community pharmacy setting, helping students develop skills in patient care, retail pharmacy management, and clinical knowledge to prepare for a future career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Acknowledge all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Provide an exceptional shopping experience for pharmacy customers.
- Help deliver health and beauty services within the community.
- Ensure customer confidentiality and manage consent in accordance with all privacy requirements.
- Maintain a clearly identifiable presence to the public.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a program related to Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, or Public Health.
- Strong communication skills to interact with patients, colleagues, and other health care workers.
- Knowledge of OTC products and disease state management.
- Prior experience in customer service.
- Ability to meet all privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Location & details#
- Location: 6508 East Hastings St, Burnaby, BC.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time, day shifts, rolling term.
- Pay range: $22.00 - $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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