Pharmacy Assistant — Flexible Hours, Training Path

ASDA; Taunton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

ASDA Taunton is seeking a Pharmacy Colleague to join our store team. This part-time role involves assisting the Pharmacist, accurately assembling and processing prescriptions, and helping customers with health advice in a friendly, confident manner.

You will complete an accredited course to become a Medicine Counter Assistant within six months and progress towards a Dispensing Assistant role; weekend shifts are a requirement, and you’ll benefit from colleague discounts and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• Willing to work weekends.
• Comfort discussing personal health issues and guiding customers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process prescriptions accurately.
• Assist the Pharmacist and deliver patient services.
• Support services such as blood pressure checks and smoking cessation schemes.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and record keeping.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

ASDA Taunton is seeking a Pharmacy Colleague to join our store team. This part-time role involves assisting the Pharmacist, accurately assembling and processing prescriptions, and helping customers with health advice in a friendly, confident manner.

You will complete an accredited course to become a Medicine Counter Assistant within six months and progress towards a Dispensing Assistant role; weekend shifts are a requirement, and you’ll benefit from colleague discounts and wellbeing support.