Pharmacy Assistant

Rowlands Pharmacy; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable pharmacy in Cambridgeshire seeks an experienced Pharmacy Assistant to work in a hospital outpatient pharmacy. The role involves dispensing medications, managing stock, and interacting with customers and healthcare professionals. Candidates must have NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and a Medicine Counter Assistant qualification. This position offers a total contracted hours of 45, working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrates self-motivation with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to handle medications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Manage stock ordering and inventory.
• Handle invoicing and financing deliveries.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality understanding

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicine Counter Assistant qualification

Job description

Description

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.

You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients, healthcare professionals and Trust colleagues. Duties

will include dispensing 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.

To be considered for this role, you must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course, as well as a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification. Evidence of qualifications held will be required for the successful candidate.

Additionally, we are looking for candidates with experience working in a customer-focused environment, a strong understanding of confidentiality, and the ability to handle medications accurately.

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

The hours & Working Pattern of the role are :

Total Hours Contracted 45

Working Pattern : Monday - Friday