Pharmacy Technician

APPLEFIELD LIMITED; Athenry; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Flaherty's Pharmacy in Athenry, Co. Galway, invites applications for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join a friendly, experienced team on a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract.

You will assist the Pharmacist with dispensing, manage prescriptions and claims, handle patient records with confidentiality, support stock control, and deliver excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Essential: Minimum 1 year experience as Pharmacy Technician
• Desirable: Strong communication and customer service skills
• Desirable: Team collaboration and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist with the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Process prescriptions and claims according to procedures and regulations.
• Manage prescription collection, filing and dispensary administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records with confidentiality.
• Assist with dispensary stock control, ordering, deliveries and expiry-date checks.
• Support training and development within the team.

Skills

Communications

Customer Service

Job description

O'FLAHERTY'S PHARMACY, Unit 14/15, Athenry , Athenry, Co. Galway, H65 RT26

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Application Details

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Job Description

We are looking for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and experienced team from on a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract. This position would suit a professional, reliable and customer-focused Pharmacy Technician who enjoys working as part of a supportive community-pharmacy team and takes pride in providing a high standard of service to patients and customers.

Assist the Pharmacist with the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of prescriptions. Process prescriptions and claims in accordance with pharmacy procedures and HSE requirements.

• Manage prescription collection, filing and other dispensary administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure appropriate confidentiality.
• Assist with dispensary stock control, ordering, deliveries, returns and expiry-date checking.
• Prepare monitored dosage systems and other prescription items where required.
• Communicate professionally with patients, prescribers, nursing homes and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond appropriately to patient and customer queries.
• Refer clinical or medicines-related questions to the Pharmacist when appropriate.
• Follow the pharmacy’s standard operating procedures and all relevant legal and professional requirements.
• Help maintain an organised, efficient and professional dispensary.
• Work closely with the Pharmacists, fellow technicians and OTC staff.
• Participate in relevant training and maintain an ongoing commitment to professional development.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Customer Service
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Problem Solving