Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Cohens Chemist; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is recruiting a 40 hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent role at Heysham Primary Care Centre, Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecambe. You will work Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00, handling prescriptions and providing friendly customer service.

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential; strong planning, attention to detail and teamwork are required to deliver high service standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential.
• Planning, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions, hand out items and help manage stock levels in the dispensary.

Skills

Customer service

Prescriptions handling

Stock management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

12010 – 40 hour – Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40 hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at branch 477 located at Heysham Primary Care Centre, Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecombe, LA3 2LE.

• Monday 09:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 09:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
• Friday 09:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)

As a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to our customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.

Additional responsibilities will include receiving prescriptions and handing out prescription items and assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential; skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are all required.

The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro-rata for part time employees)
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• Pension contributions
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

Please note the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.