Pharmacy Counter Assistant London, England
Job description
Job Summary
We have an incredible part time opportunity in our branch in Nunhead,Peckham, South London. This job will include working occasional Saturdays
Reports to: Pharmacy Manager
Responsibilities and Duties
- 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 across primary and secondary care
- To assist with service provision to care homes including the preparation of Monitored Dosage Systems.
- To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.
- To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
- To provide advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.
- To refer to the pharmacist when appropriate.
- To assist with the engagement of patients onto advanced services such as MURs and NMS.
- To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.
- To assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by needs of the business
Qualifications and Skills
- Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Good level of IT literacy and numeracy
- A warm and friendly but professional attitude towards customers.
- An ability to respond to medical queries in a sensitive and professional manner.
- Experience of working in a retail environment (desirable).
- Flexibility in work pattern - You will be required to work some Saturdays and be able to work until 7pm some days.
Job Type: Part/Full-time
PLEASE APPLY BY BRINGING YOUR CV into the Store at Kristal Pharmacy, 127 Evelina Rd, Nunhead, London SE15 3HB.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8-16 per week
Salary: From £10.43 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All customers and staff in the retail environment are required to wear a mask.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KL-CNTER-APR