Pharmacy Assistant

**Hi **

We are looking for a face to join our team. We are looking for someone who is able to play an active role in helping us provide excellent healthcare for Mitcham.

The role is wide and varied so we cannot give an exact list of what your responsibilities may be. **Full training is available to the right candiadte.**

Minimum Requirements
- Purchasing knowledge for pharmaceuticals
- Purchasing knowledge for OTC medicines
- Must live within close proximity to the pharmacy (CR4 1DL) as we close for lunch

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- Bonus structure in place
- Staff discount

The role is wide and varied so we cannot give an exact list of what your responsibilities may be. **Full training is available to the right candiadte.**

During a typical day however you may have to:

- Serve patients, sensitively, at the counter in a polite and efficient manner
- Assist customers in buying medicines **safely **over the counter
- Hand out repeat prescriptions on customer request ensuring thorough checks are made and ensure appropriate information is given to the customer where necessary
- Accurately complete financial transactions with patients including calculation of prescription charges, handling of cash, and cards and operate the till.
- Prepare prescription items using special pharmacy IT programmes
- To be working towards or have completed an accredited MCA training course under the guidance of the pharmacist.
- Provide advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.
- General housekeeping and expiry date checking to maintain cleanliness of the shop floor and dispensary.
- Safe disposal of returned medicines.
- Carry out pharmacy servies - such as taking blood pressure measurements
- Check and put away daily order for medicines and shop items
- Provides assistance to registered pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Requirements for the role
- **Ability to use computer equipment (essential)**:

- Flexibility on shift patterns
- Basic Maths and English (GCSE Grade C +)
- Second language is a bonus, but not essential

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 0208 679 7198.

Manor Chemist & Travel Clinic
341 Tamworth Lane
CR4 1DL
0208 679 7198

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

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

**Salary**: £10.42-£11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person