Pharmaceutical Technician

The Range; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Manchester is urgently seeking an experienced pharmaceutical technician to assist in dispensing medications and provide excellent patient care. Candidates should have at least a year of experience and a relevant undergraduate degree in Pharmacy. This role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous proven community pharmacy working experience for at least 1 year.
• Strong knowledge of drug names and calculations.
• Ability to coach and lead the Dispensary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and maintaining records.
• Label and check medicines for dispensing.
• Provide counselling on prescription and over-the-counter medicines.

Skills

Customer care

Pharmaceutical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs/S grades or equivalent

Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about patient care and delivering the best clinical services? We are run multiple Independent Community Pharmacies in Sunderland and providing a caring and professional service to our local community. We are urgently looking for a like-minded and experienced pharmaceutical Technicians to join our team. Pharmaceutical Technicians play a key role in delivering safe and effective services to the local community.

From providing customers with expert advice, to supplying a prescription service that exceeds their expectations, you'll be providing a real personable service that our customers can trust. You are key to helping us change for the better and making a real difference in the local community. Whether it's the services we offer, helping to get the best out of your team or our approach to legendary customer care.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and maintaining accurate medication records.
• Check received prescriptions for legality and accuracy
• Prepare drugs and medicines under the supervision of pharmacist
• Label and check medicines for dispensing
• Maintain patient records accurately on the PMR
• Provide counselling to customers on the use of prescription medicines and over the counter medicines
• Maintain adequate stock by following a good stock control and management process.
• Ensure all controlled drugs are handled in line with the legislation under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Manage the work-flow in an efficient way.
• Maintain inventory of medications and supplies, restocking as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Complete professional on job training under the supervision of the pharmacist.

Qualifications

• GCSEs/S grades or the equivalent
• An undergraduate degree or equivalent level of study in Pharmacy (Non-UK undergraduate degree with ENIC Compatibility statement can be considered)
• Previous proven community pharmacy working experience for at least 1 year (preferable)
• A passion for customer care
• Ability to coach and lead the Dispensary team
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, drug names, and calculations.
• Able to work as part of a busy team