About the role#
This position offers practical experience for pharmacy students within a community retail setting. You will work in a locally owned store to deliver health and convenience services while preparing for a future career as a pharmacist. The role focuses on real world training to complement your academic studies.
What you'll do#
- Provide an exceptional experience for pharmacy customers.
- Acknowledge all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Manage customer confidentiality and consent in line with privacy requirements.
- Enhance your knowledge of OTC products and disease state management.
- Learn the skills required to manage a retail pharmacy.
- Improve your communication skills with patients and health care workers.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a relevant program such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Administration, Biology, or Nursing.
- A commitment to maintaining privacy and ethical standards.
- An interest in community pharmacy practice and patient counseling.
Location & details#
- Location: Leduc, Alberta.
- This is an on-site, part-time, hourly role.
- The position follows a rolling term.
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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