Pharmacy Student - 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year- Mainstreet

Mint Health + Drugs; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mint Health + Drugs in Stony Plain, AB, is seeking a Pharmacy Student (1st–4th year) for full- or part-time work with flexible scheduling to fit academic commitments. You will gain hands-on, patient-facing experience under licensed pharmacists in a supportive, mentorship-focused environment.

Key duties include dispensing under supervision, patient counseling, and pharmacy operations support. Eligibility requires enrollment in a Canadian BSP/PharmD program and active ACP registration, with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian pharmacy degree program (BSP or PharmD).
• Active registration in good standing as a Pharmacy Student with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).
• Familiarity with pharmacy software, preferably Kroll.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and clinical support under pharmacist supervision, including entry of prescriptions and compounding tasks.
• Provide patient care: greeting, counseling on meds and OTCs, and maintain confidentiality.
• Support inventory, billing, and administrative tasks to keep the pharmacy running smoothly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSP or PharmD (Canadian program)

Active ACP registration

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Pharmacy Student (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Year) Full-Time or Part-Time

Company: Mint Health + Drugs

Location: Stony Plain, AB

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time/ flexible during the school year to accommodate your class schedule.

About Mint Health + Drugs

Mint Health + Drugs is an award-winning, pharmacist-led healthcare organization. Our purpose is simple: to help people access the care, service, and support they need in the communities we serve.

We are deeply committed to patient-centered care, innovation, and mentorship. As a student on our team, you will receive hands-on, patient-facing opportunities to expand your clinical skills, work with cutting-edge practices, and learn from experienced pharmacy professionals in a supportive environment.

We are looking for a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year Pharmacy Student to join our team at our Mainstreet location in Stony Plain, AB. This position offers both part-time and full-time opportunities, with flexible scheduling to accommodate your academic commitments.

Store operation hours are Monday to Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-4pm.

Key Responsibilities

Dispensing & Clinical Support (Under Pharmacist Supervision)

• Prescription Processing: Accurately enter new prescriptions, refills, and medication profile updates into the pharmacy software (Kroll).
• Medication Preparation: Assist in counting, packaging, labeling, and assembling medications, including compliance/blister packaging.
• Clinical Checks & Compounding: Perform initial checks on medications and assist with basic non-sterile compounding and repackaging under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Patient Care & Communication

• Customer Service: Greet patients warmly, answer incoming phone calls, and triage general inquiries while maintaining strict patient confidentiality (adhering to FOIP/HIA standards).
• Patient Counselling: Provide counseling on prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) products, and health aids under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Pharmacy Operations

• Inventory Management: Receive, unpack, and restock inventory, perform cycle and narcotic counts, and process expired medications.
• Administrative Support: File hard-copy prescriptions and prepare billing and delivery paperwork.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Education: Currently enrolled in and have completed the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an accredited Canadian Pharmacy degree program (BSP or PharmD).
• Licensing: Active registration (in good standing) as a Pharmacy Student with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with pharmacy software—experience with Kroll is highly preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, teamwork mindset, and a passion for community healthcare.

Why Join Mint Health + Drugs?

• Flexible Scheduling: We understand school comes first. We will work with you to design a schedule (part-time or full-time) that fits your academic workload.
• Mentorship & Growth: Access direct learning opportunities to transition your classroom knowledge into real-world clinical experience.

Mint Health + Drugs is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the application process are encouraged to let us know so appropriate arrangements can be made.