Pharmacy assistant

Mulligans Pharmacy; Waterford; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Holiday entitlements

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Mulligans Pharmacy is hiring an experienced pharmacy sales assistant for Barronstrand Street Pharmacy. The role requires strong customer focus, excellent communication, and flexibility to work 3–5 days per week across Monday to Sunday. Previous retail sales experience is desirable, with training opportunities available.

The position emphasizes delivering professional care and personalised service within a busy retail environment, contributing to community health and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus and excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 1+ year experience in a retail sales role.
• Experience in pharmacy sales is desirable but not essential.
• 3–5 days per week, flexible days.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with OTC products and pharmacy queries.
• Deliver high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Support store goals and work as part of a team to meet targets.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professional conduct

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Work under pressure

Job description

Mulligans Pharmacy is a family-run business, established in 1957, that operates in the retail pharmacy sector and occupies 19 sites across the south-east of Ireland, including 3 cafes. We aim to become an integral part of the communities we serve, helping our customers live longer, happier, healthier lives through professional care, personalised service, and innovative solutions - with Ireland's first drive-thru pharmacy and our convenient home delivery and Click & Collect services. We currently employ over 300 staff between Waterford, Kilkenny and Clonmel.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced pharmacy sales assistant to work at our Barronstrand Street Pharmacy.

Working Hours:

3 - 5 days per week, Monday-Sunday. (Full flexibility is required.)

Benefits:

• staff discount, long-term service holiday entitlements, career development opportunities, and training opportunities.

Previous over-the-counter medicine or pharmacy sales experience is highly desirable but not essential. Applicants must have at least 1 year's experience in a retail sales role.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Have a strong customer focus and excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and interested in working to achieve store goals
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Great attention to detail
• Be professional in your conduct and appearance
• Strong organisational skills
• Works well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Be flexible with days