Job Description

Pharmacy Counter Assistant Opportunity.
Up to 25 hours per week. There may be additional hours available.
Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm.

This is a 12 month placement starting in August 2025. It is best suited to an individual taking a year off before University or a recent school leaver that wants to build a career in the Healthcare space. The opportunity to learn is significant and would establish a basis from which to branch into multiple Healthcare roles.

We are looking for an applicant to provide a friendly, caring and professional service to our customers. Excellent communication skills are needed to ascertain customer needs whether this be purchasing medicines, seeking advice or collecting prescriptions within the pharmacy.

You will need to work effectively as part of a hardworking team in a busy fast paced environment, be able to prioritise a varied workload and effectively multi-task.

Duties and responsibilities will include: Follow till processes including sales of over the counter medication and pharmacy merchandise, follow the sale of medicines protocol and use the 2WHAM questioning technique. Provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as general health and lifestyle matters. Receive and hand out prescriptions under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist. Collect necessary prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of prescription is correctly filled in and signed by the patient or representative. Process invoices and paperwork in a timely manner following company procedures. Manage the stock fulfilment of prescriptions and blister packs. Update medical records, conduct blood pressure checks and additional healthcare related services.

You will be required to complete the Healthcare Assistant course as part of your training. There is also the opportunity to complete the Dispenser Course.

There is a free car park 50 metres from the pharmacy.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person