Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice: Dispensing & Customer Care

Impact Futures; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Futures is seeking an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant to support daily pharmacy operations while completing a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. You will work under licensed staff, assisting dispensing, stock control, and customer guidance, aiming to promote safe, effective patient care.

The role emphasizes practical training in dispensing, stock management and patient advice, with progression opportunities to become a Pharmacy Technician upon qualifications.

Qualifications

• Communication, IT, numeracy and interpersonal skills required.
• Willingness to learn and complete the apprenticeship.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing NHS and private prescriptions and SOPs.
• Support stock management and reception duties.
• Provide customer service and health information under supervision.
• Prepare Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS) and care home support.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 2)

Tools

None

Job description

Impact Futures is seeking an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant to support daily pharmacy operations while completing a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. You will work under licensed staff, assisting dispensing, stock control, and customer guidance, aiming to promote safe, effective patient care.

The role emphasizes practical training in dispensing, stock management and patient advice, with progression opportunities to become a Pharmacy Technician upon qualifications.