Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join a local independent pharmacy at the heart of the community in Colchester, close to the University of Essex. As well as dispensing medication we also deliver a wide range of services to patients including blood pressure checks and weight loss support.

As our Pharmacy Counter Assistant it will be your duty to greet and serve all our customers in a friendly and highly professional manner. As well as taking in and handing out prescriptions, you will offer appropriate healthcare and lifestyle advice to our patients plus recommend suitable products to patients that require self-treatment.

Responsibilities

To provide all patients with excellent customer service Advise on the best over the counter medication/retail products suitable for patients needs To support and assist all members of the pharmacy team Responsible for shop area - maintain stock levels, stock rotation, monitor expiry dates Maintain a clean & tidy environment Stock ordering (including liaising with brand reps and staying up to date with latest product launches) Merchandising Cashing up with minimal discrepancies

Your Skills & Experience

Experience of working in a similar role (Pharmacy experience) Able to provide excellent customer service Ability to use initiative to solve problems and remain calm when under pressure

In return we offer:

Opportunity to train and acquire new skills and qualifications Welcoming and approachable working environment Support from our caring and knowledgeable staff

Employment details

Immediate start available Permanent part-time role Actual rate of pay will depend on level of experience
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Experience:

Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.25 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Application question(s):

How soon are you available to start working, if your application is successful?
Experience:

Pharmacy : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person