Pharmacy Student – Costco – Ottawa, ON

Costco’s pharmacy team in Ottawa, Ontario is looking for a Pharmacy Student to join their location at 1405 Blair Place. This is a hands-on role that places you directly in a working pharmacy environment, giving you real clinical exposure under the guidance of licensed pharmacists. If you’re enrolled in a pharmacy program and looking to build practical skills while supporting a busy community pharmacy, this position offers exactly that.

Day to day, you’ll be involved in prescription processing, patient interactions, medication review programs, and supporting Health Promotion Clinics — all under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. It’s a role that bridges classroom knowledge with real-world pharmacy practice.

About the Role: Pharmacy Student

Working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Student at Costco Ottawa assists with drug distribution, prescription order entry, packaging, and compounding. You’ll handle patient interactions at the counter, answer and triage phone calls, and communicate with patients about over-the-counter (OTC) products — always within the boundaries of your competency level and provincial regulations.

This role also involves supporting expanded scope initiatives such as the Medication Review Program and Costco Pharmacy’s Health Promotion Clinics. Maintaining patient confidentiality, following all safety and security procedures, and complying with provincial pharmacy regulations are core expectations of the position.

Benefits and Salary

This Pharmacy Student position at Costco Ottawa offers an hourly wage of $22.00. Costco is widely recognized for competitive compensation across all levels, including student positions. You’ll gain meaningful pharmacy experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Student at Costco Ottawa, your responsibilities span both clinical support and front-line patient service. Every task you take on directly supports the pharmacy team’s ability to deliver accurate, timely, and safe care to members.

• Answer and triage member phone calls and direct members to the appropriate product or service
• Collect patient information and input prescriptions accurately into the pharmacy software system under pharmacist supervision
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving stock, counting medications, and labelling — following all 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 in accordance with established procedures
• Communicate with patients about OTC products under the pharmacist’s supervision, and refer to the pharmacist when appropriate
• Identify and recruit patients eligible for the Medication Review Program and assist the pharmacist in delivering these services
• Support Health Promotion Clinics by assisting with recruitment and implementation planning alongside the pharmacist
• Stock drugs, supplies, and OTC merchandise and help keep the pharmacy clean and well organized
• Comply with provincial regulations regarding the pharmacy student role and maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a pharmacy program and eager to develop their clinical and patient care skills in a community pharmacy setting. Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to member service are essential, as is the ability to stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment.

• Enrolled in an approved pharmacy program — mandatory requirement
• Registered with the respective provincial College as a pharmacy student — required
• Community pharmacy experience is an asset, particularly for candidates already familiar with prescription workflows
• Proficiency with Kroll pharmacy software is preferred
• Excellent communication and patient service skills — you’ll be interacting with members daily
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively as part of a team

How to Apply

To apply for this Pharmacy Student position at Costco Ottawa, click the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your current enrollment status and any relevant pharmacy experience.

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