Pharmacy Assistant

Day Lewis Pharmacy; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Discount

28Days Holiday inclusive of public and

Bonus Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle To Work Scheme

Refer AFriend Scheme

Job summary

Day Lewis Pharmacy in Topsham, Exeter is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant (16-26 hours per week). You will support the Pharmacist, assist at the front desk, and work with a small, dedicated team. Induction training is provided, with potential enrolment on a Level 3 Diploma pathway for Pharmacy Technicians.

Join a family-owned chain that values excellent patient service, teamwork and development within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Induction training provided on Day Lewis processes.
• May require enrolment on a Pharmacy Assistant course (3–6 months).
• Opportunity to progress toward Pharmacy Technician training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist to ensure excellent customer service and policy compliance.
• Support front desk and warmly welcome patients.
• Be part of a small, hardworking team.
• Develop relationships with patients and healthcare organisations.
• Contribute to a team that rewards hard work.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Front desk

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant - EX3 0HE(Topsham, Exeter)

Join our Day Lewis Pharmacy Team at Topsham, Exeter

16-26hours per week

Day Lewis are seeking two parttime Pharmacy Assistant's. If succesful, this role will support your development and future careerin Medicine and Clinical Care.

We are a fast paced, innovative Pharmacy business continuously looking to develop and engage with the future of the Pharmacy World and a career as a Pharmacy Asisstant is an excellent stepping stone into the fast paced world of pharmacy.

Please research the role of Pharmacy Assistant on the NHS Health careers for more information on the wonderful career opportunites this career path can offer.

The first stage of this career path at Pharmacy Assistant level is settlinginto our team and completing the Day Lewis Induction training. Then depending on previous pharmacy experience you may need to complete a pharmacy assistant course which can take between3-6 months.

Our vision is to develop the next generation of Pharmacy Technicians (we support with course/training and course reinbursement).

The National Pharmacutical Association's newBTEC Level 3 Diploma - Principles and practices for Pharmacy Technicians- is an integrated course tailored to suit the needs of the learner and the pharmacy at a time when the responsibility and professional recognition of pharmacy technicians is growing.

Reporting directly to the Pharmacist Manager, your support at Pharmacy Assistant level is vital to the team in the provision of advanced and enhanced services.

• Assist the Pharmacist in developing the pharmacy business by ensuring the dispensary delivers a superb level of customer service and operates effectively with regards to company policies and procedures.
• Assist on the front counter and be a great welcome and support to patients.
• You will be an integral part of a small, hard-working and compact team.
• Developing relationships with patients and healthcare organisations to ensure that we deliver the most effective and patient friendly customer service.
• Team work is a vital element of this family owned chain which seeks to reward, recognise and empower hard workers.

We offer a great range of benefits:

• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Discount
• 28Days Holiday inclusive of public and bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Sick Pay (After 1 Year Service)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave (After 2 Years Service)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer AFriend Scheme