Pharmacy Colleague - Skelmersdale

Asda; Skelmersdale; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Pharmacy Colleague in Skelmersdale. The role involves processing prescriptions, promoting pharmacy services, and supporting patient care. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, enjoy working in a team, and have a willingness to learn and progress in their pharmacy career.

Benefits

15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1

Discounts on Asda services

Wagestream: flexible pay and financial coaching

Company pension

Wellbeing support including virtual GP

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Friendly and organized team player.
• Eager to help others and provide a great healthcare experience.
• Must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process prescriptions.
• Promote pharmacy services and support patient services.
• Collect prescriptions from doctors' surgeries.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Computer Skills

Job description

Pharmacy Colleague - Skelmersdale

Job Title: Pharmacy Colleague

Location: Skelmersdale

Employment Type: Part time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Afternoons

Hours per Week: 16

Pay Rate: £12.21

Category: Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date: 29 June 2025

About the Role

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

Our stores operate 24/7, with a variety of shift patterns. Weekend work is required, and flexibility with your schedule may be needed. Our in-store pharmacies are popular with customers, who expect friendly, confident service and assistance with personal health issues. Responsibilities include assembling and processing prescriptions, promoting pharmacy services, supporting patient services, and following Standard Operating Procedures. You will also collect prescriptions from doctors' surgeries and bring them to the store.

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 to advance your pharmacy career.

About You

You are friendly, organized, and eager to work with your team. You have good computer skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. You enjoy problem-solving, helping others, and providing a great healthcare experience.

Benefits

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1
• Discounts on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, and more
• Wagestream: flexible pay, financial coaching, savings account
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support including virtual GP, counselling, legal advice
• Inclusion networks and recognition programs
• Parental leave policies including maternity, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support
• Offers and discounts on various services and activities

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