About the role#
This is a part-time, hourly role for pharmacy students at a locally owned Shoppers Drug Mart location in Burnaby. The position offers practical experience in a community pharmacy setting to help you prepare for your future career. You will work under a local Associate-Owner while gaining exposure to the operations of a retail pharmacy.
What you'll do#
- Greet and assist all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Maintain customer confidentiality and manage consent processes.
- Ensure you are clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Provide a positive shopping experience for all pharmacy customers.
- Help deliver health and beauty services within the community.
- Learn about disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, or Public Health programs.
- Ability to follow all privacy and confidentiality requirements.
- Experience working in customer service.
- Knowledge of over-the-counter (OTC) products.
- Strong communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare workers.
- Understanding of disease state management.
Location & details#
- Location: 6508 East Hastings St, Burnaby, BC.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time, day shifts.
- Pay: $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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