Dispensary Assistant

Gordons Chemists; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordons Chemists in Belfast is seeking a Full-Time Permanent Dispensary Assistant to support the pharmacy team in dispensing and customer service. You will assist in preparing prescriptions, help with stock, and provide knowledgeable advice on our product ranges while maintaining patient confidentiality and a high standard of professionalism.

Flexibility to work across Gordons branches and your enthusiastic, accurate approach will help ensure excellent service across all counter and dispensary

Qualifications

• Interest in pharmacy and dispensing.
• Hard working and enthusiastic.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with computer systems.
• Flexible to work in Gordons branches.
• Eligible to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of prescriptions and delivery of professional services.
• Assist Pharmacist in providing an efficient, accurate and safe dispensing service in store, ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Assist Pharmacist with other dispensary related tasks e.g. orders, date checks, receiving prescriptions etc.
• Assist on the medicines counter when required.
• Providing knowledge / up to date advice on our product ranges.
• Delivery and collection of prescriptions when required.
• Stock maintenance.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintain professional standards of dress and grooming.
• General Housekeeping.
• Retail and other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Job description

Position: Full-Time Permanent Dispensary Assistant

Location: Belfast

Department: Pharmacy and Dispensing

Closing date: Tuesday 03 November 2026

Duties Include

• Assist in preparation of prescriptions and delivery of professional services
• Assist Pharmacist in providing an efficient, accurate and safe dispensing service in store, ensuring patient confidentiality
• Assist Pharmacist with other dispensary related tasks e.g. orders, date checks, receiving prescriptions etc.
• Assist on the medicines counter when required
• Providing knowledge / up to date advice on our product ranges
• Delivery and collection of prescriptions when required
• Stock maintenance
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Maintain professional standards of dress and grooming
• General Housekeeping
• Retail and other duties as required

Essential Requirements

• Have an interest in Pharmacy and Dispensing
• Be hard working and enthusiastic
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills
• Have the ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
• Previous experience of using computer systems
• Flexible to work in local Gordons Chemist branches
• Eligibility to work in UK

Desirable Requirements

• Previous relevant dispensary experience
• Good understanding of professional services
• Previous relevant experience in a similar environment
• Previous experience working and advising on the OTC Counter
• NPA Interact qualification or equivalent recognised qualification or be willing to complete this qualification
• NPA Dispensary Assistants qualification or equivalent recognised qualification or be willing to complete this qualification
• Full UK driving licence/access to car

We reserve the right to amend criteria in order to facilitate shortlisting.