About the role#
This pharmacy internship provides practical experience in a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a locally owned store while gaining exposure to the daily operations of a retail pharmacy. This role is designed to help you build the skills necessary to manage a retail pharmacy and prepare for a career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Acknowledge all customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management.
- Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
- Help deliver health, beauty, and convenience services to the community.
- Enhance your communication skills by interacting with patients, employees, and other health care workers.
- Learn about OTC products, disease state management, drug therapy, and patient counseling.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Pharmaceutical Sciences program.
- A focus on providing an exceptional shopping experience for pharmacy customers.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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