Pharmacy Intern, Managed Care (Saskatoon)

About the role

Save-On-Foods, a division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., is hiring a Pharmacy Intern for its Managed Care division in Saskatoon, SK. Reporting to the Manager, Managed Care, the intern supports pharmacy programs for pharmacists, patients and other stakeholders while gaining experience in marketing, pharmacy operations and clinical practice. The position is open to students in their 2nd or 3rd year of pharmacy studies and involves working 16-20 hours per week.

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.
• 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 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.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical topics, including chronic diseases and vaccinations.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the assigned region.

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.