10/06/26 - Dispensary Assistant

Mckeeversdirect; Newry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free uniforms upon joining

Opportunities for professional growth

Company pension

Staff discount in-store

Job summary

Mckeeversdirect in Newry invites you to join our team as a Dispensary Assistant. In this role, you will assist in dispensing medications accurately while providing excellent customer service and helping create a welcoming environment for our customers.

As part of a supportive team, your contributions will be valued. We offer both full-time and part-time positions, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Fully flexible to work a variable rota, including weekends.
• Previous experience in a dispensary or pharmacy is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing medications with precision and care.
• Provide top-notch customer service, creating a welcoming environment.
• Handle telephone enquiries and offer advice when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Join Our Team as a Dispensary Assistant

Are you ready to step into a role where every interaction makes a difference? McKeevers Chemists, Newry, is on the lookout for dynamic and dedicated Dispensary Assistants to join our team!

Dispensary Assistant – Full-Time and Part-Time positions available

Why McKeevers Chemists?

• Be part of a pharmacy that believes in the power of positive healthcare experiences.
• Join a supportive team where your contribution is celebrated, and collaboration is key.
• Be part of a pharmacy deeply rooted in the community, where your work directly impacts the well‑being of our neighbours.

What You'll Do

• Assist in dispensing medications with precision and care – accepting prescriptions for filing, gathering and processing labels using IT systems.
• Provide top‑notch customer service, creating a welcoming environment for our valued customers, and informing them on all health and associated products including over‑the‑counter medication, minor ailments and services offered by the Pharmacy.
• Handle telephone enquiries, giving advice while referring callers to the pharmacist when necessary.
• Collaborate with pharmacists to ensure a seamless workflow.
• Maintain a clean and organized dispensary environment, operating efficient stock control to include ordering and rotation of goods.
• Operate till and handle money transactions.

What We're Looking For

• Enthusiastic Dispensary Assistants.
• Fully flexible to work a variable rota between Monday and Sunday (Weekend shifts in accordance with branch rota).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.
• Previous experience desirable but not essential if willing to learn and passionate about ongoing learning and development.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.

Perks

• Competitive salary.
• Free uniforms upon joining.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Company pension.
• Staff discount in-store.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.