Relief Technician

McCabes Pharmacy; Limerick; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Generous in store discounts

Inclusive, welcoming team culture

Job summary

McCabes Pharmacy, a PHX Ireland member, is seeking a Full-time Relief Pharmacy Technician to support Jetland SC and surrounding stores in Limerick. You will dispense prescriptions accurately, maintain records, assist patients with OTC advice, and help manage stock and orders.

We value inclusive teams and offer an employee assistance programme and generous in-store discounts as part of our supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• IPU Pharmacy Technician course or Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies.
• Ability to prepare and dispense prescriptions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Manage prescription records and monthly HSE PCRS claims.
• Assist patients with over-the-counter advice.
• Provide friendly, expert service to customers.
• Manage dispensary stock, check expiry dates, place orders, keep operations running smoothly.
• Show initiative through personal development and team projects.

Skills

IPU Pharmacy Technician course

Education

Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies

Job description

Full-time Relief Pharmacy Technician - Jetland SC and surrounding stores in Limerick.

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.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We've got your back: employee assistance programme

Perks you 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.