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Pharmacy Student - 1st & 2nd year
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Pharmacy Student (1st or 2nd Year) Full-Time or Part-Time
Company: Mint Health + Drugs
Location: Castledowns (NW Edmonton, AB) Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible to accommodate your class schedule) Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (No weekends or late nights!)
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.
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 or 2nd 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. No Late Nights or Weekends: Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with store hours restricted to Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Mentorship & Growth: Access direct learning opportunities to transition your classroom knowledge into real-world clinical experience.
How to Apply
If you are an eager, patient-focused pharmacy student looking to grow your skills in a collaborative community pharmacy, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your availability. 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.
About Mint Health + Drugs
We believe better outcomes and healthier communities are achieved through personal relationships with patients like you. Each of our independently owned pharmacies offers a friendly, full-service approach to health care, run by pharmacists who are experts in their field. At Mint, we want to understand your health care goals so we can give you the best care possible. We have 11 different locations offering home health supply, travel vaccines and comprehensive pharmacy service. We strive to make you feel like part of our family. What makes us unique from any other local pharmacy is our willingness to take the time to make sure that you are absolutely satisfied with your experience. We offer personalized medication reviews, travel health consultations based on your personal vaccination history, and individualized home healthcare consultations.