Pharmacy Assistant

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd.; Warwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Assistant to join the hospital outpatient pharmacy team. The role involves dispensing medication on outpatient prescriptions, stock ordering and delivery invoicing, and supporting busy day-to-day operations.

Applicants must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or accredited equivalent, as well as a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification. Evidence of qualifications held will be required.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or accredited equivalent required.
• Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification required.
• Evidence of qualifications held must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Stock ordering and management.
• Invoicing and financing deliveries.
• All other duties in a busy outpatient pharmacy.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality awareness

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

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 {Branch Name} 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:

Total Hours Contracted 37.5hrs

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm