Pharmacy Assistant Leicester, England
Job description
Pharmacy Assistant
We are a busy independent retail Pharmacy with over thirty years of experience in meeting the health needs of the local community. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and thrive on delivering second to none customer service.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, dedicated individual to join our team at our Leicester retail branch.
Your Experience:
Pharmacy experience of a minimum of 2 years
Qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 2 as a Pharmacy Dispenser.
Computer literate.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a target driven environment.
Your Responsibilities:
To select, label and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements.
To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients.
To accurately maintain records to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist.
To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within your competence.
To receive stock in accordance with SOPs.
To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines.
To assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the pharmacy environment.
To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care
To assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by needs of the business.
Packing stock to ensure speedy delivery of medication.
Handling internal and external calls in an efficient and effective manner.
Rewards:
Competitive Salary
Generous holiday allowance
Pension scheme
Opportunity to gain NVQ qualifications
Excellent development opportunities
NHS discount scheme
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
If you believe you can play an integral role within our team, we would love to hear from you.
Work Remotely: No
Job Role: Pharmacy Assistant
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
