Pharmacy Assistant

About us

Arnolds Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy in Westward Ho! growing from strength to strength and we pride ourselves on our pharmacy care and customer service.

There is an opportunity to be part of our enthusiastic, driven team and we are looking for someone with a positive mindset and great customer and counter skills. If you think you would be suited to join our professional and friendly team we would love to hear from you.

Hours to be full time / flexible (including to sometimes help out on Saturdays 9am to 1pm)

Previous healthcare experience is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided (HCA in pharmacy service skills) with immediate start.

Must have skills

responsible, accurate and methodical

able to pay attention to detail

able to read and carry out instructions

to be interested in people’s health

able to explain clearly to members of the public

excellent communication, customer service, IT and manual skills

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Hours per week

Full-time

Benefits:

Casual/smart/comfort dress

Employee discount

Free flu jabs

Package Description

Competitive salaries

Holiday allowance including bank holidays

Opportunity to gain HCA qualification

Pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

Bonus scheme

Main Responsibilities

Working alongside our knowledgeable Pharmacist and the team, you will be instrumental in the efficient delivery of pharmacy processes to ensure our customers are really taken care of. This role maintains a high level of competence to ensure the safe dispensing of medication to customers as well as being the experts that our customers can rely on.

What you’ll be doing day to day.

It’s all about providing health advice through focussed conversations with our patients, whilst giving clear and accurate answers.

Your duties will include:

Tailoring conversations with every customer to ensure they leave your pharmacy feeling informed and confident about their healthcare needs.

Complying with legal and professional requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice within the company.

The Ideal Candidate

We're happy to consider either a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant or a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for this role. Whether you're just starting out in the Pharmacy industry or if you're already qualified we're looking for someone who is friendly and organised with a passion for providing excellent customer service. Building relationships with your customers is key and you’ll play an important part in meeting their unique healthcare needs.

The pharmacy of the future will look very different from the one we know today. It will play a huge role in transforming primary healthcare and we will play a central role in bringing it to life.

Education / Skills

Pharmacy Counter Training preferred but not essential if you have previous retail counter experience.

You would need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

You would need to have a genuine concern for patients and be able to provide outstanding care for our customers.

You must be able to work under pressure and to work within deadlines.

You need to be able work accurately and methodically and pay attention to detail.

You must have excellent customer service skills and it skills.

Responsibilities

Taking in and handing out prescriptions

Ordering items and unloading deliveries

Selling over the counter medicines

Responding to queries and referring to the pharmacist when needed

Providing health advice and sign posting to our customers

To provide fantastic patient care as a Pharmacy Healthcare Assistant you will work across the healthcare counter and the dispensary to where the patients' needs you most. This is a great opportunity to develop your Pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our patients.

Benefits:

Casual dress

Employee discount

Free flu jabs

Store discount

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Overtime

Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme

Performance bonus

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus
• Signing bonus
• Yearly bonus
• Work Location: In person
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: £14.00 per hour

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Experience

Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person