Pharmacy Colleague

Asda Stores Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

As a Pharmacy Colleague at a leading retail healthcare provider, you will support customers by processing prescriptions and promoting pharmacy services. This part-time role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will receive training to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant.

Benefits

Colleague Discounts

Flexible Pay Options

Pension

Wellbeing Services

Parental Leave Policies

Qualifications

• Must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• Friendly, organized, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Medicine Counter Assistant Certification

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: May 28, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R-057312

Job Title

Pharmacy Colleague

Location

Gateshead

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Days

Hours per Week

25

Pay Rate

£12.21

Category

Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date

27 May 2025

About the Role

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

Our stores operate 24/7, offering flexible shift patterns. Weekend work is required, and flexibility with work patterns may be needed.

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

We will support your development through accredited training to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months, progressing to a Dispensing Assistant role.

About You

You should be friendly, organized, and team-oriented, with good computer skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. You should enjoy problem-solving and be passionate about providing excellent healthcare experiences for customers.

Why Join Us

Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include colleague discounts, flexible pay options, pension, wellbeing services, inclusion networks, parental leave policies, recognition programs, and special offers.

About Us

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