About the role#
This position offers practical experience for future pharmacists within a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a locally owned and operated store, gaining real-world training that complements your academic studies. The role focuses on delivering health, beauty, and convenience services while keeping the customer at the center of your work.
What you'll do#
- Acknowledge all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Ensure customer confidentiality and manage consent requirements.
- Maintain clear visibility to the public while on duty.
- Help deliver health, beauty, and convenience services to the community.
- Develop skills necessary to manage a retail pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, or Public Health programs.
- Knowledge of over-the-counter products.
- Understanding of drug therapy and disease state management.
- Patient counseling skills.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with patients and healthcare workers.
Location & details#
- Location: 110 620 Mckenzie Towne Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta.
- Pay: $23.20 - $30.25 per hour.
- Schedule: Part-time, day shifts.
- Work modality: On-site.
- 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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