Canada Summer Jobs - Pharmacy Student
About The Position
The Pharmacy Student provides support to Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants within the Health and Transition Services (H&TS) Pharmacy. This role contributes to the safe, accurate and efficient delivery of medications through administrative and hands-on support activities. Exemplifying the Mission, Vision and Values of St.Amant, the Summer Pharmacy Student works collaboratively with partnered programs while offering employees respectful customer service. St.Amant values and promotes volunteerism in the workplace. Volunteers bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, share diverse perspectives and are an integral part of the work we do. As such and in keeping with the values of our organization, the incumbent to this role is encouraged to actively support, train, mentor, collaborate and invest in volunteer initiatives.
Requirements
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated interest in pharmacy studies or pursuing a career in pharmacy
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to remain focused on repetitive tasks
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Be available to work the full duration of the placement
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in, or completion of, a Pharmacy Assistant program (college-level) is considered an asset
- Previous experience in a pharmacy setting is an asset
- Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Support medication distribution processes to ensure safety and accuracy
- File and organize pharmacy records
- Review medication expiration dates
- Label medications and assist with packaging processes
- Assist with receiving and unpacking pharmacy orders
- Support packaging of medications using the 35-day card system
- Operate heat seal equipment (training provided)
- Use pharmacy systems (e.g., KROLL) to generate labels
- Assist with returned medication cards and inventory handling
- Remove expired medications and labels
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health & Dental Plans
- Life Insurance Plans
- Long Term Disability
- Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan
- Employer-Matched Pension Plan
- Access to an on-site gym
- Professional development training opportunities
- Affordable staff parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
