Pharmacy Student – Costco – Kamloops, BC

Costco’s pharmacy in Kamloops, BC is looking for a Pharmacy Student to join the team at their location on Versatile Drive. This is a hands-on role that puts you right in the middle of a busy community pharmacy, working directly alongside licensed pharmacists to support everything from prescription processing to patient counselling and health promotion initiatives.

If you’re currently enrolled in an approved pharmacy program and eager to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment, this position offers meaningful exposure to drug distribution, medication review services, and expanded scope pharmacy practice — all under the direct supervision of a qualified pharmacist.

About the Role: Pharmacy Student

Day to day, you’ll be involved in a wide range of pharmacy operations. From inputting prescriptions into the pharmacy software system and filling orders under pharmacist supervision, to assisting patients at the counter and stocking merchandise — this role keeps you actively engaged throughout your shift. You’ll also play a key part in supporting Costco Pharmacy’s Health Promotion Clinics and helping identify patients eligible for medication review programs.

Working at Costco means being part of a team that takes patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance seriously. You’ll be expected to follow provincial regulations governing the pharmacy student role, adhere to Costco pharmacy’s internal policies and procedures, and always know when to escalate to the supervising pharmacist — whether for a potential drug interaction or a complex patient concern.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $22.00 per hour. As part of the Costco team, you’ll gain structured, supervised experience in a well-organized pharmacy setting that supports your development as a future pharmacist.

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Student at Costco, your responsibilities span both the technical and patient-facing sides of pharmacy practice. Every task you take on is performed under the guidance of a licensed pharmacist, giving you a well-rounded foundation in community pharmacy operations.

• Answer and triage member phone calls and direct members to product locations within the pharmacy
• Collect patient information and input prescriptions into the pharmacy software system accurately and efficiently under pharmacist supervision
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving stock bottles, counting medications, and labelling under the pharmacist’s supervision, following all safety and security procedures
• Alert the pharmacist when necessary, such as in cases of potential drug interactions or patient concerns
• Assist patients at the counter, retrieve prescriptions, and process register transactions while providing prompt and courteous service
• Communicate with patients regarding OTC products and refer to the pharmacist when appropriate
• Provide prescription counselling under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist, depending on competency level and provincial regulation
• Identify and recruit patients eligible for the medication review program and assist the pharmacist in performing those services
• Support Health Promotion Clinics by working with the pharmacist to develop and implement recruitment and operational plans
• Stock drugs, supplies, and OTC merchandise and help keep the pharmacy clean and well organized

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate is a pharmacy student who is registered with their provincial College and eager to apply their academic training in a real community pharmacy setting. Costco values candidates who communicate well, work efficiently as part of a team, and can handle a busy environment with professionalism and care.

• Enrolment in an approved pharmacy program is required for this position
• Registration with the respective provincial College as a pharmacy student is mandatory
• Community pharmacy experience is preferable, particularly candidates familiar with the Kroll pharmacy software system
• Excellent communication and member service skills are essential for interacting with patients and pharmacy staff
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively within a team setting
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and compliance with provincial regulations governing the pharmacy student role

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your current enrolment status and any relevant pharmacy experience before submitting.

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