Pharmacy Assistant

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to manage outpatient prescriptions and establish relationships with customers and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate should possess an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, stock ordering, and managing invoicing. This full-time role requires 45 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course required.
• Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification is necessary.
• Evidence of qualifications will be required for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers.
• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions and manage stock ordering.
• Handle invoicing and financing deliveries in the pharmacy.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Work prioritization

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicine Counter Assistant qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Have you considered working in a hospital outpatient pharmacy? Rowlands Pharmacy are currently looking for an experienced NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services to work as a Pharmacy Assistant in the Addenbrookes hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients, healthcare professionals and Trust colleagues.
• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions, stock ordering and management, invoicing and financing deliveries, as well as all other duties associated with working in a busy outpatient pharmacy.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course
• Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification
• Evidence of qualifications held will be required for the successful candidate

Essential

• Able to demonstrate self-motivation with good interpersonal skills
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team

Hours and Working Pattern

• Total Hours Contracted: 45
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday