About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship at a locally owned Shoppers Drug Mart store in Calgary. You will work directly with an Associate-Owner to gain practical experience in a community pharmacy setting. This role is designed to prepare future pharmacists for the realities of retail practice while supporting the health and wellness needs of the community.
What you'll do#
- Deliver health, beauty, and convenience services to customers.
- Provide an exceptional shopping experience for pharmacy customers.
- Learn about the expanding roles of the community pharmacist.
- Acknowledge all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Ensure all privacy requirements, customer confidentiality, and consent management protocols are met.
- Develop skills necessary to manage a retail pharmacy, including patient counseling and disease state management.
- Enhance communication skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a relevant program such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, or Health Administration.
- Knowledge of OTC products and an interest in drug therapy.
- A commitment to maintaining privacy and professional standards.
Location & details#
- Location: 600 Saddletowne Circle NE, Unit 101, Calgary, AB.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Schedule: Full-time with flexible shifts.
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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