Pharmacy Assistant

Right Medicine Pharmacy; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Falkirk is seeking a friendly and reliable Pharmacy Assistant. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for patients, assisting with prescriptions and providing customer support while thriving in a busy environment. The position offers structured training, and you will work closely with an experienced team, making a real difference in the local community. No prior pharmacy experience is required, and full training will be provided.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Structured training and development

Opportunities to progress within pharmacy

Qualifications

• Pharmacy experience is helpful but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Willing to complete required training programmes, some of which may take place outside normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and customers and offering help in a warm, professional way.
• Supporting the pharmacy team including Dispensers, Technicians, and the Pharmacist.
• Promoting pharmacy services and advising on over-the-counter medicines.
• Receiving and handing out prescriptions under the guidance of the Pharmacist.
• Keeping the pharmacy organised and running smoothly.
• Completing essential day-to-day pharmacy tasks.

Skills

Friendly

Approachable

Organised

Confident

Community-focused

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm

Lunch: 1 hour unpaid break

Contract: 40 hours per week

The Role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Dollar. You will be the first point of contact for patients and customers, setting the tone for their experience in the pharmacy every day.

This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys working with people, stays calm in a busy environment and is keen to learn. No two days are the same and you will be fully supported by an experienced pharmacy team.

What you will be doing

• Welcoming patients and customers and offering help in a warm, professional way
• Supporting the pharmacy team including Dispensers, Technicians and the Pharmacist
• Promoting pharmacy services and advising on over the counter medicines
• Receiving and handing out prescriptions under the guidance of the Pharmacist
• Keeping the pharmacy organised and running smoothly
• Completing essential day to day pharmacy tasks

About you

• Friendly, approachable and confident speaking with the public
• Organised, dependable and comfortable working at pace
• Interested in healthcare and community focused work
• Pharmacy experience is helpful but not essential, full training will be provided
• Willing to complete required training programmes, some of which may take place outside normal working hours

About Right Medicine Pharmacy

Right Medicine Pharmacy operates across 45 locations throughout Scotland, from Wick to Dumfries, supporting local communities with accessible, high quality pharmacy care. Our team of over 400 colleagues work together in a supportive, down to earth culture where development and progression are encouraged.

What we offer

• A supportive team environment
• Structured training and development
• Opportunities to progress within pharmacy
• A role that makes a real difference to the local community

Interested?

Click the link to apply, upload your CV and complete the short pre screening questions so we can get to know you a little better.