Pharmacy Assistant

Peak Pharmacy; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. In this part-time role, you will provide exceptional customer service, handle prescriptions, and promote products for increased sales. Ideal candidates will have pharmacy experience and a strong desire to learn and grow in the field.

Benefits

Training and development programme

Qualifications

• Previous community pharmacy experience required.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Keen to learn about products and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of customer service.
• Receive and check in prescriptions.
• Promote products to maximize sales.
• Refer customers to other healthcare professionals.
• Store received stock correctly.
• Carry out housekeeping duties.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Job description

We are looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in our Churchill Parade pharmacy in Sutton Coldfield.

The hours for the position will be 12.5 hours per week. The working pattern will be Monday and Wednesday, 2pm to 6pm and Fridays, 1.30pm to 6pm.

The Role Will Include

• Provide a high standard of customer service, in order to attract and retain customers.
• Receive and check in prescriptions, ensuring details are legible and complete and collecting appropriate levy or verifying exemption.
• To promote products and services, in order to maximise branch sales
• Refer customers on to other healthcare professionals, including the pharmacist, following the Standard Operating Procedure for Sign-Posting
• Receive incoming stock and store it correctly, completing documentation, minimising damage and effectively rotating stock to minimise expired stock, notifying suppliers of any discrepancies
• Carry out good housekeeping procedures regularly and effectively, including duties on any cleaning rota
• Perform cashing up and banking duties
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous community pharmacy experience
• Be able to deliver excellent customer service
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Be keen to learn about our products and services
  
  

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who is self-motivated and has a genuine interest in the pharmacy sector.

There will be the opportunity to take part in our excellent training and development programme, so that you are confident in providing expert advice on our medicines, professional services and general healthcare.