Pharmacy Assistant

Rowlands Pharmacy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Assistant for their hospital outpatient pharmacy. You will handle medication dispensing, stock management, and ensure customer care. Qualifications include an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and MCA certification. The position offers a working pattern of Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with competitive pay ranging from £12.32 to £12.63 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Evidence of qualifications is required.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers.
• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Manage stock ordering and invoicing.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Ability to prioritize work load

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

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 Royal Stoke University 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.

Essential skills and qualifications include:

• Able to demonstrate self-motivation with good interpersonal skills
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team

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.

Working details: Total Working Hours: 40, Working Pattern: Monday to Friday: 08:30 till 17:30, Rate of Pay: £12.32 - £12.63

Contact details: Rowlands Pharmacy, Tel: [phone], Contact: Karl Rowlands, Email: [e-mail]