Pharmacist

Cedar Pharmacy; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Pharmacy is seeking a professional, patient-focused Support Pharmacist to join our established team in Ireland. You will work in a busy dispensary, delivering safe, accurate dispensing and patient-centred advice, supported by an experienced team.

This role offers an attractive work-life balance with no weekend or public holiday work required, and the opportunity to develop enhanced pharmacy services within PSI guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a high-volume dispensary.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
• Provide clear, professional, and patient-centred advice on medicines and healthcare.
• Work effectively within a busy dispensary environment, contributing positively to workflow and team performance.
• Support and collaborate with pharmacy technicians, dispensers, and counter staff.
• Maintain full compliance with PSI regulations, pharmacy SOPs, and clinical governance requirements.
• Assist with stock control, record keeping, and day-to-day pharmacy operations.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

High-volume dispensary

Organisation & detail

Team-oriented approach

Education

PSI registration

Job description

We are seeking a professional, patient-focused Support Pharmacist to join our well-established pharmacy team. This role is ideally suited to a pharmacist who communicates confidently, works well under pressure, and enjoys being part of a busy dispensary supported by an excellent and experienced team.

This position offers an attractive work–life balance with no weekend or public holiday work required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
• Provide clear, professional, and patient-centred advice on medicines and healthcare.
• Work effectively within a busy dispensary environment, contributing positively to workflow and team performance.
• Support and collaborate with pharmacy technicians, dispensers, and counter staff.
• Maintain full compliance with PSI regulations, pharmacy SOPs, and clinical governance requirements.
• Assist with stock control, record keeping, and day-to-day pharmacy operations.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

Essential Requirements:

• Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a high-volume dispensary.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience in community pharmacy in Ireland.
• Familiarity with Irish pharmacy systems and procedures.
• Interest in delivering enhanced and private pharmacy services.