Pharmacy Technician

Labyrinth Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Bike to Work

Group pension

Accommodation provided

20 days annual leave

Growth opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Labyrinth Recruitment is sourcing a Pharmacy Technician for a family-run pharmacy in Cork, Ireland. The role requires a Pharma Tech qualification, English fluency, and at least 12 months of experience. You will dispense medications, assist customers, handle stock, and maintain records in a busy pharmacy environment.

Full-time position with salary details: net 2,265€ per month (31,200€ gross per year, 15€ per hour gross). Weekly pay, accommodation support for newcomers at 650€ monthly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent in a science field.
• Excellent level of English – compulsory.
• At least 12 months of Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Assistant experience.
• Ability to work methodically, conscientiously, and accurately in a busy environment.
• Good interpersonal skills with a caring and empathetic manner.

Responsibilities

• Handing out prescriptions to customers and providing general assistance.
• Locating, dispensing, packing, and labelling prescribed medication for a patient, reviewed for accuracy by a Pharmacist.
• Assisting the Pharmacist by accurately receiving, recording, and assembling prescriptions.
• Providing professional and empathetic assistance to customers regarding medicines and OTC products.
• Processing payments.
• Maintaining pharmacy records and ensuring documentation is up to date.
• Managing stock, including monitoring shortages, placing orders with wholesalers, checking deliveries, stock rotation, and removing outdated medicines.
• Ensuring any errors or safety issues are brought to the attention of the Supervising Pharmacist.
• Maintaining professional standards in line with SOPs.
• Creating, promoting, and maintaining good relationships with the pharmacy team, customers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participating in training and development programmes as required.
• Assisting the pharmacy team with other projects and duties when required.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

English fluency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician course

Tools

Cash register systems

Barcode scanners

POS terminals

Job description

Pharmacy Technician – Cork, Ireland

Are you planning on moving to Ireland and looking for a job? Recruitment agency, Labyrinth Recruitment has available Pharmacy Technician jobs in Cork, Ireland.

For our client, a family-run pharmacy business with 30 years of tradition, we are looking for a Pharmacy Technicians to join their growing team.

Candidate requirements

• High school diploma as a Pharmacy Technician or equivalent science qualification is required ( Pharmacy Technician course)
• Excellent level of English – compulsory
• At least 12 months of Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Assistant experience
• Ability to work methodically, conscientiously, and accurately in a busy environment
• Good interpersonal skills with a caring and empathetic manner
• Ability to work with a team of multinational professionals
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and multitask
• Positive and professional attitude
• Comfortable using computerised equipment such as cash registers, credit card payment terminals, and barcode scanners

Responsibilities

• Handing out prescriptions to customers and providing general assistance
• Locating, dispensing, packing, and labelling prescribed medication for a patient, which is then reviewed for accuracy by a Pharmacist before being dispensed
• Assisting the Pharmacist by accurately receiving, recording, and assembling prescriptions
• Providing professional and empathetic assistance to customers regarding medicines and OTC products, referring customers to the Pharmacist when appropriate
• Processing payments
• Maintaining pharmacy records and ensuring relevant documentation is kept up to date
• Managing stock, including monitoring shortages, placing orders with wholesalers, checking deliveries, stock rotation, and removing outdated medicines
• Ensuring any errors or safety issues are brought to the attention of the Supervising Pharmacist
• Maintaining consistent professional standards in line with Standard Operating Procedures
• Creating, promoting, and maintaining good relationships with the pharmacy team, customers, and other healthcare professionals
• Participating in training and development programmes as required
• Assisting the pharmacy team with other projects and duties when required

About the job

• Full-time position
• Starting salary after tax in Ireland for this Pharmacist role will be 2,265 € net per month (31,200 € gross; before tax, per year), starting at 15 € per hour gross. (to be reviewed after trial period)
• Salary is paid weekly (522 € net per week)
• If moving to Ireland from abroad, you will be provided guaranteed accommodation, which you will pay 650 € per month for a private single room in a staff accommodation house.
• Annual leave: 20 days
• Employee discount scheme
• Bike to Work scheme
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Subsidised social events
• Group company pension
• Company Run Club

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only EU passport holders can apply because of visa limitations.