About the role#
This position offers practical experience for students pursuing careers in pharmacy or related health fields. You will work in a community pharmacy setting to gain real world training that complements your academic studies. This role involves learning about the expanding responsibilities of community pharmacists, including drug therapy, patient counseling, and retail pharmacy management.
What you'll do#
- Greet all customers who approach the pharmacy counter.
- Maintain customer confidentiality and manage consent according to privacy requirements.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Support the delivery of health and wellness services to the community.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a program such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Health Administration, or Public Health.
- A focus on providing high quality customer service.
- Ability to address customer confidentiality and consent protocols.
- Interest in promoting health and wellness services.
Location & details#
- Location: Stony Plain, Alberta.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part time with flexible shifts.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid role.
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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