Job Description

We are looking for a Pharmacy assistant to join our small, friendly, independent community pharmacy.

NVQ or equivalent in dispensing is desirable but not essential - training will be provided if needed.

Full time (36hrs per week) assistant required which will also include working a half day on alternate weekends.

Full, clean valid UK driving license desirable.

The candidate should have basic computing skills.

Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal.

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate good team working skills, but also be able to use initiative and work independently when required. We require flexibility with covering holidays for other colleagues when needed.

The job will entail checking and sending orders, putting stock away in the pharmacy, processing and dispensing prescriptions, ordering repeat medications, preparation of dosette boxes, dealing with customer queries face to face and over the phone, selling of over the counter pharmacy medicines as per current protocols, delivery of medication to patients (driving license dependant), cleaning and tidying plus any other duties as required.

The candidate is required to be willing to keep skills and knowledge up to date, and aware that some training may be need to be undertaken outside of working hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person