Pharmacy Student – Costco – Edmonton, AB

Costco’s pharmacy team in Edmonton, Alberta is looking for a Pharmacy Student to join their location at 12450 149th Street. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply your pharmacy education in a real-world setting, working closely under the supervision of licensed pharmacists while supporting members with their prescription and medication needs.

Day to day, you’ll be involved in everything from prescription order entry and medication dispensing to supporting Health Promotion Clinics and medication review services. It’s a role where your clinical knowledge gets put to practical use while you continue to grow within the profession.

About the Role: Pharmacy Student

As a Pharmacy Student at Costco, you’ll work directly alongside pharmacists to support the full drug distribution process. This includes assisting with prescription entry into pharmacy software, counting and labelling medications, and helping to stock drugs and over-the-counter merchandise. You’ll also interact directly with members at the counter, processing transactions and answering questions about OTC products within the scope of your knowledge and under pharmacist supervision.

Beyond day-to-day dispensing, you’ll play a role in expanded scope initiatives — including identifying patients eligible for medication review programs and helping coordinate Health Promotion Clinics. You’ll be expected to maintain patient confidentiality, comply with provincial pharmacy regulations, and follow all of Costco Pharmacy’s internal policies and safety procedures at all times.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees. While specific salary details for this role were not listed in the posting, working at Costco Pharmacy gives you access to the company’s broader employee benefits, as well as invaluable real-world pharmacy experience in a busy, member-focused environment.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be directly involved in the daily operations of a busy retail pharmacy, supporting pharmacists across a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks. Each responsibility is designed to build your practical skills while ensuring members receive safe, accurate, and courteous care.

• Triage and respond to member phone calls, directing members to the appropriate products or team members
• Collect patient information and input prescriptions accurately into the pharmacy software system under pharmacist supervision
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving stock bottles, counting medications, and labelling — always following safety and security procedures
• Alert the pharmacist when drug interactions or patient concerns arise that require professional assessment
• Assist patients at the counter, retrieve prescriptions, and process register transactions with prompt, courteous service
• Communicate with patients regarding OTC products and refer to the pharmacist when appropriate
• Provide prescription counselling under pharmacist direction, based on competency level and provincial regulations
• Identify and recruit patients eligible for the medication review program and assist with conducting those services
• Support Health Promotion Clinics by helping to recruit patients and assist with implementation alongside the pharmacist
• Stock drugs, supplies, and OTC merchandise and help keep the pharmacy clean and well organized
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with provincial regulations governing pharmacy student practice at all times

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a pharmacy student who is enrolled in an approved pharmacy program and registered with the relevant provincial College. Candidates who bring community pharmacy experience and a genuine commitment to member service will stand out in the selection process.

• Enrolment in an approved pharmacy program — current enrolment is required for this position
• Registration with the respective provincial College as a pharmacy student — mandatory
• Community pharmacy experience is considered an asset
• Proficiency with Kroll pharmacy software is preferred
• Excellent communication and member service skills — you’ll be working directly with the public regularly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively as part of a team

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to access the official Costco job posting and submit your application. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your current pharmacy program enrolment and any relevant experience.

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