Pharmacy Student – Costco – Kitchener, ON

Costco’s pharmacy location at 4438 King Street East in Kitchener, Ontario is looking for a Pharmacy Student to join their team. This is a hands-on role that puts your pharmacy education to work in a real community setting, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. If you’re currently enrolled in an approved pharmacy program and eager to build practical experience, this position offers meaningful day-to-day involvement in patient care and drug distribution.

Beyond filling prescriptions and managing patient interactions at the counter, you’ll also have the opportunity to support expanded scope initiatives like Health Promotion Clinics and medication review services. It’s a role that blends clinical knowledge with hands-on pharmacy operations in a busy retail environment.

About the Role: Pharmacy Student

Working under constant pharmacist supervision, you’ll assist with prescription order entry, drug packaging, and compounding. You’ll handle patient interactions at the counter, triage phone calls, and help process transactions — all while applying your developing clinical knowledge in a real-world pharmacy setting. The role demands accuracy, professionalism, and a commitment to patient confidentiality at every step.

Compliance is a core part of this role. You’ll be expected to follow provincial regulations governing pharmacy students, adhere to Costco Pharmacy’s internal policies and procedures, and maintain safety and security protocols at all times. Teamwork is equally important — you’ll collaborate closely with pharmacy staff to keep operations running smoothly and the pharmacy environment clean and well organized.

Benefits and Salary

This Pharmacy Student position at Costco Kitchener offers a pay rate of $22.00 per hour. Costco is known for offering competitive compensation and a supportive work environment across its Canadian locations.

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Student at Costco Kitchener, your day-to-day tasks span both clinical support and patient-facing service. Working under direct pharmacist supervision, you’ll contribute to prescription processing, patient education, and broader pharmacy initiatives that make a real difference in member health outcomes.

• Answer and triage member phone calls and direct members to product locations
• 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 — always following safety and security procedures
• Alert the pharmacist when necessary, such as in cases of drug interactions or patient concerns
• Assist patients at the counter, retrieve prescriptions, and process register transactions courteously and promptly
• Communicate with patients regarding OTC products and refer to the pharmacist when appropriate
• Provide prescription counselling under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist, in accordance with competency level and provincial regulation
• Identify and recruit patients eligible for the medication review program and assist with medication review services
• Support Health Promotion Clinics by working with the pharmacist to develop and implement recruitment plans
• Stock drugs, supplies, and OTC merchandise and help keep the pharmacy clean and organized

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a pharmacy student who brings both academic preparation and a genuine commitment to patient care. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and able to work effectively as part of a pharmacy team.

• Enrolled in an approved pharmacy program — this is a mandatory requirement
• Registered with the respective College as a pharmacy student in Ontario
• Community pharmacy experience is preferred; proficiency with Kroll pharmacy software is an asset
• Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on member and patient service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute positively within a team setting
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and compliance with provincial pharmacy regulations

How to Apply

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

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