Position Overview & Specifications

Pharmacy Assistant

Willington Pharmacy,

Job type: 32 hours, Permanent

Availability for Tier 2 applications

Salary : Up to £26,000 per annum

Job Description

We have a vacancy for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team this will be working on both the counter and dispensing. We are an established and busy independent pharmacy that focuses on customer care and satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone that has initiative, is a quick learner and is good with people and wants to contribute to a growing business. You will understand the importance of accuracy within our environment, and be able to demonstrate your ability to work well within a team.

Your main duties will include:

· Maintain an accurate, efficient and professional counter experience for all our customers.

· Administration support in the vaccination centre

· Advising customers on health products

· Replenishment and cleaning

· Support the onsite pharmacist in achieving excellence in our customer experience and meeting all legal requirements.

Essential skills and requirements

· An excellent understanding of providing an enhanced customer experience.

· Qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 in dispensary (Training provided)

· Must be computer literate and have excellent communication skills

· The successful candidate will be polite, vigilant and have the ability to work well under pressure. You will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to work well on your own initiative and the enthusiasm to complete all aspects of the course.

· Able to build relationships with key partners (GP surgeries, care/nursing homes etc.)

· Experience in ordering and merchandising and replenishment

· A high standard of English and communication skills.

· A good level of maths.

· Minimum five GCSE passes

· Able to comply fully and understand the importance of customer confidentiality.

· Good organisational skills, excellent time management skills and able to work to strict deadlines and multitask.

· A willingness to learn and apply new skills.

The employer will also provide a full induction programme and ongoing training and support from our skilled and experienced staff.

Desirable skills and requirements

· Pharmacy experience, ideally in a dispensary environment, although training is provided for a potential candidate who would like to further their career as a Dispenser.

· Able to demonstrate an understanding of maximising retail opportunities via excellent service.

To Apply

Please send us your CV, explaining how you meet the requirements of the job.

Reference ID: Willington Pharmacy Assistant

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £26,000.00 per year

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