Pharmacy Assistant

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Job Title: Pharmacy Counter Assistant Location: Paydens Pharmacy, Surbiton, Surrey Type of contract: Permanent. Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-11:00 Benefits: 20% Staff Discount, Ongoing Learning and Development This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has initiative and is not afraid of hard work and appropriate training will be made available to the successful candidate. Paydens is a family owned business which seeks to reward and empower its staff. Reporting directly to the Pharmacist Manager, your support is vital to the pharmacist in the provision of many different services. You will be part of a hard-working and established team working on the counter, working in the dispensary and you will be involved in developing positive relationships with patients and GP surgeries to ensure that we deliver the most effective customer service in the industry. Responsibilities & Duties
  • Support and assist all members of the pharmacy team.
  • Dispense prescriptions accurately and professionally within legal and company guidelines.
  • Ensure the correct storage of the medication including effective stock rotation.
  • Monitor and check expiry dates on the medication.
  • Sort and file prescriptions and other relevant paperwork as per the company’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
  • Maintain a clean & tidy environment.
  • Liaise with the Head Office Retail Team to ensure that the shop standards are met and maintained.
  • Deliver excellent Customer Service.
Qualifications & Skill’s Ideally candidates will hold an NVQ2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services or have experience working in the pharmacy industry, however, we will provide the resources you will need to develop in this role and ensure you are given the appropriate training to carry out the job. Candidates must have basic IT knowledge and good customer service skills. Candidates must also be able to perform well under pressure, and work as part of a team. CV’s may not be considered without a covering letter. Please state which vacancy you are applying for. How we collect and use your personal information Paydens Ltd and Associated Companies are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data during the recruitment process to ensure we meet our data protection obligations.