Pharmacy Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cottingham is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to work in their outpatient pharmacy. Candidates should have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and experience in customer service. The role involves dispensing medication, stock management, and customer interaction. A strong understanding of confidentiality and a team-oriented attitude are essential. The position is full-time with a working pattern of Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality regarding medications.
• Ability to handle medications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Manage stock ordering and invoicing.
• Establish relationships with customers and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

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 Castle Hill hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and experience

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

• Total Hours Contracted 30
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday