Pharmacy Colleague

Asda Stores Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in retail healthcare is looking for a Pharmacy Colleague to join their team in Lower Earley. The role involves processing prescriptions, promoting pharmacy services, and providing excellent customer care. With a competitive salary and benefits, this part-time position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1

Discounts on various Asda services

Wagestream flexible pay and financial tools

Company pension

Wellbeing services including virtual GP

Counselling, legal and financial support

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Recognition programs

Special offers and discounts on activities and services

Qualifications

• Friendly, organized, and eager to work with a team.
• Good computer skills and effective communication.
• Enjoys helping people and providing excellent healthcare experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process prescriptions.
• Promote pharmacy services and support patient services.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Pre-existing dispensing qualification

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 4, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-060097

Job Title

Pharmacy Colleague

Location

Lower Earley

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Afternoons

Hours per Week

25

Pay Rate

£12.21

Category

Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date

3 June 2025

About the Role

To be employed in this role, you must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.

Our stores operate 24/7, offering a variety of shift patterns. Flexibility with shifts, including weekends, is required. We aim to work with your preferred shifts where possible.

Our in-store pharmacies are popular with customers, who expect warmth, friendliness, and confidence from staff discussing personal health issues. Responsibilities include assembling and processing prescriptions, promoting pharmacy services, supporting patient services, and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures.

We will support your development through accredited courses to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months, progressing to training as a Dispensing Assistant, advancing your career in pharmacy services.

About You

You are friendly, organized, and eager to work with your team. You have good computer skills, attention to detail, and communicate effectively with customers. You enjoy problem-solving, helping people, and providing excellent healthcare experiences. A pre-existing dispensing qualification is preferred but not required.

Apply today by completing an online application.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus benefits including:

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1
• Discounts on various Asda services
• Wagestream flexible pay and financial tools
• Company pension
• Wellbeing services including virtual GP, counselling, legal and financial support
• Inclusion networks
• Parental leave policies
• Recognition programs
• Special offers and discounts on activities and services

About us

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