Pharmacy Assistant

**Company description**

Community Pharmacy

**Job description**

**Medicines Counter Assistant/Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant required Full-time/Part-time. Extra hours will be available during staff holidays. 36-45hrs per week.**

**Overview:

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- This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of our dedicated and hardworking pharmacy team.
- We are looking for a reliable, passionate and motivated applicant to provide a caring and professional service to our customers.
- We are a team that holds a high regard for patient satisfaction.
- This is a responsible position that requires concentration and a good eye for detail as accuracy is imperative.
- You must be able to work and communicate as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, be able to prioritise and multitask effectively with a varied workload and ultimately help deliver an exceptional healthcare service to our customers.
- Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not mandatory.
- Hourly rate is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Start date is flexible depending on circumstances however we would like to hire a suitable applicant as soon as possible.

**Duties and responsibilities:

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- Enthusiastic participation in the sale of over the counter medication and other pharmacy products. Note: Training available with company for this skill.
- Follow the sale of medicines protocol and provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as general health and lifestyle matters.
- Label and dispense prescriptions to ensure safe medication supply to patients in an efficient and accurate manner. Note: Sufficient skill in IT required to be able to operate/learn to operate new Titan pharmacy PMR system.
- Ensure the safe supply and appropriate storage of medicines.
- Check endorsements and patient declarations on prescriptions and file correctly to ensure correct payments are received with mínimal losses.
- Process invoices and paperwork in a timely manner following pharmacy procedures.
- Work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives.
- Willingness to learn and receive training to participate in the delivery of any additional services to meet needs of pharmacy business.
- Receive and hand out prescriptions under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist.

Work remotely
- No

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 45 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/05/2024
Expected start date: 13/05/2024