12140 – 20 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

Cohens Chemist; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is hiring a 20-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract at our Walton-le-Dale branch in Preston. The role focuses on dispensing and labeling prescriptions and providing a high standard of customer service.

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential; you will join a well‑established team and support efficient, knowledgeable service for our customers.

Qualifications

• Strong planning and organizational skills for dispensing tasks.
• Attention to detail is essential for accuracy in labeling and prescriptions.
• Excellent people skills to deliver friendly customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items to customers.
• Assist with ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.

Skills

Planning

Attention to detail

People skills

Working under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

12140 – 20 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 20-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at branch 585 located at 182 Victoria Road, Walton-le-Dale, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 4AY.

As a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to our customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.Additional responsibilities will include receiving prescriptions and handing out prescription items and assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential; skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are all required.The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.