Pharmacy Technician

GLM Romanes Pharmacies Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run pharmacy group is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team in Haddington. You will assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, process prescription orders, and provide excellent customer service. The position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in pharmacy software. Hours average around 31 hours per week and flexible working patterns are possible. This role offers benefits like paid training, GPhC registration fees coverage, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Payment of GPhC registration fees

Paid training with support throughout

Generous company pension scheme

Paid holidays

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified NVQ3/ACT level or willing to progress.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Excellent organization and time management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
• Receive and process prescription orders accurately.
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Handle customer enquiries and provide excellent service.
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Prepare sterile products under pharmacist supervision.
• Adhere to all relevant legal and professional standards.

Skills

Qualified to NVQ3 or ACT level

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Proficient in using pharmacy software systems

Knowledge of medication names, dosages, and common drug interactions

Understanding of pharmacy laws, regulations, and procedures

Job description

The role

We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Haddington team to play a crucial role in assisting our pharmacists to provide safe and effective medication administration to patients.

Hours

Hours will average around 31 hours per week, ideally working Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (with 1 hr unpaid lunch) and 1 in 4 Saturdays working 9am to 1pm.

We are happy to consider an alternative working pattern for the right individual.

Benefits

• Payment of GPhC registration fees
• Paid training with support throughout
• Generous company pension scheme
• Paid holidays
• Supportive working environment

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients
• Receive and process prescription orders accurately and efficiently
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs
• Handle customer enquiries and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Prepare sterile products, under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Adhere to all relevant legal, ethical, and professional standards

Skills and experience

• Qualified to NVQ3 or ACT level (or willing to progress to)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in using pharmacy software systems
• Knowledge of medication names, dosages, and common drug interactions
• Understanding of pharmacy laws, regulations, and procedures

About us

We are a family run pharmacy group of 9 pharmacies located across the beautiful areas of the Scottish Borders and East Lothian.

We operate a 'Hub and Spoke' model using a centralised facility to process prescriptions meaning additional support for our pharmacies.

If you are passionate about healthcare get in touch today.