Pharmacy Colleague

ASDA; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmacy Colleague to join their dynamic team. This part-time role offers the chance to work flexible shifts while providing exceptional customer service in a friendly environment. You will be responsible for processing prescriptions, promoting pharmacy services, and assisting customers with personal health inquiries. With a commitment to professional development, you will have the opportunity to advance your career through accredited training. Enjoy a competitive salary and an array of benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discounted rates on Asda services

Wagestream: access to flexible pay

Company pension

Wellbeing support: 24/7 virtual GP

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers across various services

Qualifications

• Must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• Eager to work with a team to deliver excellent results.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assemble and process prescriptions.
• Promote pharmacy services and support the Pharmacist.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Computer Skills

Education

Accredited Course for Medicine Counter Assistant

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Colleague

Location

Washington

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

15

Pay Rate

£12.21

Category

Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date

22 May 2025

About the Role

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

Our stores operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, which involves a variety of shift patterns. If you're looking for flexible working to fit around your lifestyle, this role can accommodate that. We will work with you on your shifts, but weekend working is a requirement, and flexibility with your work pattern may be needed.

Our in-store pharmacies are popular with customers, who expect the same warmth and friendliness as in other parts of the store. You should be confident and relaxed discussing personal health issues, resolving customer problems quickly, and guiding customers to the right products.

Your responsibilities include accurately assembling and processing prescriptions, promoting pharmacy services (e.g., Prescription Collection Service, Medicines Use Reviews), supporting the Pharmacist with patient services (blood pressure checks, stop smoking schemes), and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures to meet customer expectations. Additionally, you'll collect prescriptions from doctors' surgeries and bring them to the store for collection.

We will support your professional development through an accredited course to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months, followed by training as a Dispensing Assistant, advancing your pharmacy career.

About You

You are naturally friendly, highly organized, and eager to work with your team to deliver excellent results. You possess good computer skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. You enjoy problem-solving, are passionate about helping people, and care about providing a great healthcare experience by assisting customers in finding what they need and engaging in friendly conversations.

Apply today by completing an online application.

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy benefits such as:

• Colleague discount: 15% off shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services including Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Wagestream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account, and more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support: 24/7 virtual GP, EAP service, free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer, and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks to promote diversity and inclusion
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and fertility support
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across various services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas