Pharmacy Student – Costco – Regina, SK

Costco’s pharmacy team in Regina, Saskatchewan is looking for a Pharmacy Student to join their location at 2110 Anaquod Road. This is a hands-on placement that puts you directly alongside licensed pharmacists, giving you real-world experience in drug distribution, prescription management, and expanded scope pharmacy services in a high-volume retail setting.

Day to day, you’ll be supporting prescription order entry, filling and labelling medications, interacting with members at the counter, and assisting with Health Promotion Clinics and medication review programs. It’s a well-rounded experience that covers both the clinical and customer-facing sides of community pharmacy.

About the Role: Pharmacy Student

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, you’ll assist with the full spectrum of pharmacy operations — from collecting patient information and inputting prescriptions into the pharmacy software system, to filling and labelling medications and processing register transactions. You’ll also play a supporting role in medication review services and help recruit patients for Costco Pharmacy’s Health Promotion Clinics.

This role requires strict compliance with provincial regulations regarding pharmacy student practice, as well as full adherence to Costco pharmacy policies and procedures. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times. You’ll be expected to work collaboratively with pharmacy staff to keep operations running smoothly, the workspace clean and organised, and members well-served.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and strong employee benefits. While specific pay details for this role are not listed in the posting, working with Costco’s pharmacy team provides meaningful clinical exposure, mentorship from experienced pharmacists, and the opportunity to develop skills that are directly applicable to your pharmacy career.

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Student at Costco, your responsibilities span both clinical support and direct member service. You’ll be working under the constant guidance of a pharmacist, contributing to prescription workflows, patient education, and expanded pharmacy programs that make a real difference in members’ 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
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving stock bottles, counting medications, and labelling under pharmacist supervision
• 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 per established procedures
• 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 regulation
• Identify and recruit patients eligible for the medication review program and assist with its delivery
• Support Health Promotion Clinics by helping to develop, recruit for, and implement clinic initiatives
• Stock drugs, supplies, and OTC merchandise and help maintain a clean, well-organised pharmacy
• Comply with provincial regulations and maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a pharmacy program and eager to apply their academic knowledge in a busy community pharmacy environment. Costco values students who are detail-oriented, team-focused, and genuinely committed to delivering excellent member service.

• Enrolled in an approved pharmacy program — this is a mandatory requirement
• Registered with the respective College as a pharmacy student in Saskatchewan
• Community pharmacy experience is an asset, particularly for candidates familiar with day-to-day prescription workflows
• Proficiency with Kroll pharmacy software is preferred
• Excellent communication and member service skills — you’ll be interacting with members 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 pharmacy program enrolment and any relevant experience.

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