Pharmacy Assistant - Part-Time, Career Progression Path

Asda; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Company pension

Wellbeing services

Inclusion networks

Parental leave

Colleague recognition program

Discounts on services

Job summary

Asda in Pilsworth is seeking a Pharmacy Colleague for a part-time, permanent role. The position requires working 22 hours weekly, with weekend shifts and an enhanced safeguarding check. You’ll assist in the in-store pharmacy, process prescriptions, and guide customers to the right products.

You will progress through an accredited course to become a Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months and then train toward a Dispensing Assistant role, expanding your pharmacy responsibilities over time.

Qualifications

• Friendly and customer-focused approach.
• Good computer skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with customers about health matters.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assemble and process prescriptions.
• Support Pharmacist with patient services and record keeping.
• Collect prescriptions from doctors' surgeries and bring to store.
• Promote extra pharmacy services (Prescriptions Collection, Medicines Use Reviews).

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Customer service

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy training path

Job description

Asda in Pilsworth is seeking a Pharmacy Colleague for a part-time, permanent role. The position requires working 22 hours weekly, with weekend shifts and an enhanced safeguarding check. You’ll assist in the in-store pharmacy, process prescriptions, and guide customers to the right products.

You will progress through an accredited course to become a Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months and then train toward a Dispensing Assistant role, expanding your pharmacy responsibilities over time.