Healthcare Assistant M&D Green Pharmacy

McDonald's Inverness High Street; Drumnadrochit; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity to work towards a pharmacy

Career progression within pharmacy

Job summary

M&D Green Pharmacy in Drumnadrochit is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join its team at Great Glen Pharmacy. This role offers you the chance to help customers, assist with prescriptions, and develop your knowledge in a supportive environment with opportunities for training and career progression.

You will process prescriptions, assist with OTC sales, maintain stock, and work closely with the pharmacist to ensure safe, accurate dispensing and high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and data entry capability.
• Good communication and patient-facing skills.
• Willingness to train towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and supply of prescription medications.
• Receive and process prescriptions and pharmacy orders.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and organise stock deliveries.
• Support the pharmacist and provide OTC assistance.
• Advise patients about NHS services where applicable.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good communication skills

Friendly and professional approach

Team player

Flexible approach

Willingness to learn

NVQ Level 2 willingness

Dispensing Assistant qualification

UK driving licence desirable

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

M&D Green Pharmacy is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join its team at Great Glen Pharmacy in Drumnadrochit. This position would suit someone who enjoys helping people, providing good customer service and developing their skills in pharmacy, with opportunities for further training and career development.

The Role

• Assist with the preparation and supply of prescription medications.
• Receive and process prescriptions and pharmacy orders.
• Help ensure prescriptions are processed accurately.
• Support the safe and legal supply of prescription and over the counter medicines.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and order medication supplies.
• Receive deliveries and organise pharmacy stock.
• Maintain accurate records to support the pharmacist.
• Assist customers with over the counter purchases.
• Provide information to patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Advise patients about free NHS services they may be eligible to receive.
• Work alongside the pharmacy team to maintain high standards of patient care.

What We Are Looking For

• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly and professional approach to patients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a pharmacy team.
• A flexible approach to daily responsibilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop pharmacy knowledge.
• Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Previous pharmacy experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• An existing Dispensing Assistant qualification, or progress towards one, would be beneficial.
• A valid UK driving licence would be desirable but is not essential.

What Is On Offer

• Employee discount.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work towards a recognised pharmacy qualification.
• Potential for further career development within pharmacy services.