About the role#
This position offers practical experience for pharmacy students within a community retail setting. You will work under the guidance of a local Associate-Owner to gain hands-on training that complements your academic studies. The role focuses on preparing future pharmacists for success by exposing you to the daily operations and clinical responsibilities of a community pharmacy.
What you'll do#
- Deliver health, beauty, and convenience services to the community.
- Keep the customer at the center of all interactions.
- Acknowledge all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Ensure all privacy requirements, including customer confidentiality and consent management, are met.
- Enhance your knowledge of OTC products, disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
- Improve communication skills with patients, employees, and other health care workers.
- Learn the necessary skills to manage a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a program such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, or Health Administration.
- Strong interest in pharmacy and customer service.
- Ability to be clearly identifiable to the public while working.
Location & details#
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time with flexible shifts.
- Term: Rolling.
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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