Pharmacy Technician

McCabes Pharmacy; Cork; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Generous in-store discounts

Inclusive team culture

Life Stage Policies – maternity/patern

Job summary

McCabes Pharmacy in Ballincollig is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a permanent, part-time role. The team emphasizes compassionate care, accuracy in dispensing, and a supportive work environment.

You will assist with prescriptions, provide OTC advice, and help manage stock and records while contributing to a welcoming community pharmacy team in Ballincollig.

Qualifications

• IPU Pharmacy Technician course or Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies required.

Responsibilities

• Use attention to detail to prepare and dispense prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Support patients with over-the-counter advice.
• Manage dispensary stock, check expiry dates and processing orders.
• Maintain accurate prescription records and assist with HSE PCRS claims.
• Build strong relationships by providing friendly, expert service.
• Contribute to personal development and team projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

IPU Pharmacy Technician course or Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies

Job description

This is a permanent, part time role.

Pharmacy Technician - Ballincollig SV

This is a permanent, part time role.

Our people make the difference. Here at PHX Ireland, we strive to be a place for everyone - where each and every one of us can be our true, authentic selves, every single day.

For us, individuality sparks new ideas, shapes new approaches and brings us powerful new perspectives. It’s the heartbeat of our innovation, creativity, and success. Which is why, at PHX Ireland, we don’t just embrace our differences – we celebrate them.

Across United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy, and TCP Homecare, in every location and every role, the way we work makes us who we are – and that’s something we are really proud of. Which is why we’ve summed up our ethos in our six PHX Ireland values; Customer focused, Quality driven, collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive.

It’s not just about medicines, it’s about the way you make people feel.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• We’ve got your back: employee assistance programme
• Perks you’ll actually use: Generous in store discounts
• Belonging at Work: Inclusive, welcoming team culture where you’re valued for you.
• Family comes first: Life Stage Policies including maternity and paternity pay

What You’ll Be Doing

• Use your attention to detail: prepare and dispense prescriptions safely and accurately
• Ensure compliance and efficiency: managing prescription records and monthly HSE PCRS claims
• Support patients: offer helpful over-the-counter advice
• Build strong relationships: provide friendly, expert service
• Take ownership: manage dispensary stock, checking expiry dates, managing orders, and keeping things running smoothly
• Show initiative: personal development, team projects, and new ideas

Essential Criteria:

• IPU Pharmacy Technician course or Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies

About McCabes Pharmacy

McCabes Pharmacy is one of Ireland's most loved Pharmacy providers, pioneering truly innovative services over the past 40 years. We are founded on values of compassionate care, advice you can trust, speedy service and excellent value for money. The patient and customer are truly at the heart of what we do. The teams that serve our customers are central to our organisation. Our commitment to our staff is to enable them to develop their careers and to have as many opportunities to be the best they can be.

About PHX Ireland & PHOENIX Group

We are comprised of United Drug, Ireland’s leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor; McCabes Pharmacy, Ireland’s leading community pharmacy chain; and TCP Homecare, innovators in clinical home nursing services and direct to patient delivery solutions. PHX Ireland Group employs over 1,800 people, operates 5 distribution centres and pharmacies nationwide, delivering over 85 million packs to Irish pharmacies and hospitals and serving 500,000 patients each year. PHX Ireland is part of the PHOENIX group, Europe’s leading healthcare provider. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, the PHOENIX group brings together more than 48,000 employees from 29 countries, includes 223 pharmaceutical distribution sites, and more than 3200 owned pharmacies and 17000 partner pharmacies.

We strive to foster an open and inclusive environment, embracing applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our commitment lies in ensuring an accessible interview process for all candidates. If you require additional support or accommodations to attend an interview, we kindly encourage you to reach out to [e-mail]