Pharmacy ACDA Colleague

Asda Stores Ltd; Bishop Auckland, Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant (ACDA) to ensure the accuracy of dispensed medicines and provide excellent customer healthcare experiences. This part-time role offers flexible working patterns and requires a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values compliance and supports its employees with various benefits, including discounts and wellbeing services. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive under pressure, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

15% colleague discount at Asda

Discounts on Asda services

Flexible pay and financial coaching via Wagestream

Company pension

Wellbeing services, including virtual GP and counselling

Inclusion networks and recognition programs

Parental leave policies and support for fertility treatments

Special offers across various services

Qualifications

• Must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• Friendly, organized, detail-oriented with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of dispensed medicines and verify patient details.
• Conduct clinical checks and maintain documentation.

Skills

Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: May 21, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R-048417

Job Title

Pharmacy ACDA Colleague

Location

Eastgate

Employment Type

Part-time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

20

Pay Rate

£13.21

Category

Pharmacy, Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date

20 May 2025

To be employed in this role, you must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.

Our stores operate 24/7, offering various shift patterns. We value flexible working; weekend shifts are required, and some flexibility with work patterns may be needed.

As a Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant (ACDA), you will ensure the accuracy of dispensed medicines, verify patient details, medication type, dosage, labelling, and packaging. Responsibilities include reporting medication errors, conducting clinical checks, auditing dispensary and stock levels, supervising pharmacy assistants, maintaining documentation, guiding staff, ensuring compliance, supporting patient services, and promoting pharmacy services.

About You

You are friendly, organized, detail-oriented, with good computer and communication skills. You have problem-solving skills, a passion for helping people, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy. You understand regulatory standards and value compliance. You care about delivering excellent customer healthcare experiences.

Apply today by completing an online application.

Benefits include:

• 15% colleague discount at Asda
• Discounts on Asda services
• Flexible pay and financial coaching via Wagestream
• Company pension
• Wellbeing services, including virtual GP and counselling
• Inclusion networks and recognition programs
• Parental leave policies and support for fertility treatments
• Special offers across various services

About us

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