Pharmacy Assistant

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical supplies company is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team at Queen Elizabeth hospital. The ideal candidate must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and an MCA qualification, along with experience in customer service. Duties include dispensing medication, managing stock orders, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This is a casual position covering holiday and sick leave, ensuring flexibility in working patterns.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or accredited equivalent.
• Must hold a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Manage stock ordering and deliveries.
• Participate in branch processes and customer interactions.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Ability to prioritise workload

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification

Job 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 Queen Elizabeth 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:

Casual as and when need holiday and sick cover