Pharmacy Intern Community Practice

Gain community pharmacy experience as a Pharmacy Intern at Shoppers Drug Mart, building patient communication and customer service skills.

This hourly internship provides practical experience for future pharmacists in a retail pharmacy environment. You will learn about community pharmacy practice, patient counseling, privacy requirements, and the expanding roles of community pharmacists. The work keeps customers at the centre of health, beauty, and convenience services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acknowledge customers approaching the Pharmacy
• Protect customer confidentiality and manage consent
• Remain clearly identifiable to the public
• Communicate with patients, employees, and healthcare workers
• Learn skills needed to manage a retail pharmacy

Requirements:

• Knowledge of over-the-counter products
• Knowledge of disease state management
• Knowledge of drug therapy
• Patient counseling skills
• Interest in community pharmacy practice

Develop pharmacy practice, counseling, privacy, and communication skills while preparing for future community pharmacy work.