Job Description

We are looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Hounslow. An immediate start is available!

The successful candidate will be friendly and energetic, with an understanding of the importance of communication and great customer service. UK pharmacy and dispensary experience is essential whilst a knowledge of MDS systems preferable. They will also preferably have a Medicines Counter Assistant certificate or an Accredited Dispensary Assistant qualification from a GPhC recognised training body. They will receive bank holidays and four weeks annual leave (pro rata), a competitive salary depending on experience, the opportunity for flexible hours/overtime and be supported with any career development goals within Pharmacy.

A general job description with roles and responsibilities is as follows:

Assists licensed pharmacist in preparing and dispensing drugs to patients and healthcare providers. Verifies that prescriptions are filled correctly and in a timely manner. Interacts with patients in delivering medications and completing other sales transactions. Receives, records, and stores medications coming into the pharmacy. Maintains stock of prescription medications and informs pharmacist of inventory needs.

Pharmacy Assistant Job Duties:

Dispenses prescription medication and other medical products to patients under direction of licensed pharmacist Counts pills, labels bottles, prices, and compounds medications to prepare prescriptions for patients as directed Performs administrative duties, including answering phones, receiving and inputting prescription orders, operating cash registers, and restocking inventory Gathers, organises, and assesses patient information Supplies patients with information and education on their prescriptions Monitors prescription-filling process to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and pharmacy policies Liaises with healthcare providers and patients to obtain correct prescription information Answers patients' questions about their medications under the supervision of the pharmacist Takes inventory of drugs on hand and records results Places orders for additional drugs as directed by the pharmacist Maintains electronic patient information Prepares billing information for medications Completes patients' sales transactions for purchase of prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as other pharmaceutical products
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 45 per week

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Pharmacy: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person