Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Cohens Chemist; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

4 weeks holiday

EAP by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist in Scarborough is seeking a 40 hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent contract at branch 479, 1A Belgrave Crescent, Scarborough, YO11 1UB.

You will assist with dispensing and labeling prescriptions, receive prescriptions and hand out items, and help with stock ordering and management in the dispensary. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential, with strong planning and people skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential.
• Skills in dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Planning and attention to detail are required.
• Great people skills are paramount to the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions, hand out prescription items, and support stock management in the dispensary.
• Contribute to ordering and monitoring stock levels in the dispensary.
• Provide efficient, knowledgeable and friendly customer service.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

11913 - 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 479 located at 1A Belgrave Crescent, Scarborough, YO11 1UB.

Proposed shift pattern:

• 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.

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

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.