Pharmacy Intern, Managed Care (Winnipeg)

About the role

Save-On-Foods, a division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., is hiring a Pharmacy Intern for its Managed Care division in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The intern joins the team reporting to the Manager, Managed Care, and works 16-20 hours per week. The role gives hands-on experience in marketing, pharmacy operations and clinical practice.

Key responsibilities

• Help develop communication materials and advertising and promotional tools for health and wellness programs and initiatives.
• Work directly with the public in selected clinical programs under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Help support and implement care plans, vaccination services, chronic disease management programs and medication management services.
• Support day-to-day pharmacy retail operations and clinical stores at select retail pharmacy locations in the region.
• Coordinate and take part in community and in-store health promotional events.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a Faculty of Pharmacy at an accredited university, having completed the 2nd or 3rd year of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the assigned region.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical topics, including chronic diseases and vaccinations.

Required skills

• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft desktop applications.
• Experience with Kroll computer system.

What we offer

• Paid every Friday.
• Team member offers and discounts.
• Opportunities for career advancement into clinical positions.