Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Phoenix Medical Supplies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Assistant for their St Mary's Paediatric hospital pharmacy. The role involves dispensing medication, managing stock, and providing customer support. Applicants must possess an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and a Medicine Counter Assistant qualification, alongside relevant customer service experience. This full-time position requires commitment from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course required.
• Evidence of qualifications held must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support branch processes and build relationships with customers.
• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Manage stock and handle invoicing.

Skills

Customer service experience

Confidentiality understanding

Accurate handling of medications

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicine Counter Assistant qualification

Job description

Overview

Rowlands Pharmacy are currently looking for an experienced NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services to work as a Pharmacy Assistant in the St Mary's Paediatric hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients, healthcare professionals and Trust colleagues.
• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Stock ordering and management.
• Invoicing and financing deliveries.
• All other duties associated with working in a busy outpatient pharmacy.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course.
• Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification.
• Evidence of qualifications held will be required for the successful candidate.

Experience/Skills

• Experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to handle medications accurately.
• Able to demonstrate self-motivation with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Hours

Total Hours Contracted: 40

Working Pattern: Monday 9am - 6pm, Tuesday 9am - 6pm, Wednesday 9am - 6pm, Thursday 9am - 6pm, Friday 9am - 6pm