Pharmacist Intern

Sobeys; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% in-store discount at participating

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Health and dental benefits

Retirement and savings program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sobeys Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to provide exceptional customer service while completing training to become a licensed Pharmacist. The role offers progressive learning across pharmacy operations, administration, patient care and professional services, contributing to a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

The intern will engage in prescription processing, data entry, compounding and promo program activities, while upholding Sobeys standards and ensuring patient safety during

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Pharmacy program from a recognized institution.
• Previous pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Professional pharmacy activities appropriate to level of education.
• Prescription Assembly – Data Entry
• Process customer transactions, Receive and Release Prescriptions
• Answer Phones
• Promotion of Profile Programs
• Compounding
• Pill Pack Assembly
• Filing Prescriptions, Ordering and replenishing supplies, cleaning
• Drug order creation and receiving
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to Make an impact?

The Pharmacy Intern is responsible to provide superior customer service while completing the essential training to become a licensed Pharmacist. The intern will gain a progressive learning experience in all aspects of pharmacy operations, administration, customer care, Profile programs and professional services. Actively contributes to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Professional pharmacy activities appropriate to level of education
• Prescription Assembly – Data Entry
• Process Customer Transactions, Receive and Release Prescriptions
• Answer Phones
• Promotion of all Profile Programs
• Compounding
• Pill Pack Assembly
• Filing Prescriptions, Ordering and replenishing supplies, cleaning
• Drug order creation and receiving
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards
• Other duties as assigned

What you have to offer:

Technical Skills:

• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to be self-directed and to work independently in meeting strict deadlines will be essential.

Education and Experience:

• Enrollment in Pharmacy program from a recognized institution.
• Previous pharmacy experience

Learn more about our story and culture:

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Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.