Pharmacy Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We have a full-time vacancy for an enthusiastic, organised and customer-orientated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. We are a thriving, independent pharmacy in the heart of medical London focussing on client care and satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment amongst a large professional team. You will be positioned between the dispensary and medicines counter, and will assist with the efficient running of both.

Your main duties will include:

• Providing advice and information to customers on OTC medicines, healthcare and supplements;
• Assisting with customer sales and merchandising;
• Dispensing prescriptions and helping the day-to-day running of the dispensary;
• Stock control and placing stock orders;
• Stocking shelves and display cabinets, and ensuring the shop is tidy and inviting; and
• Supporting other members of the Pharmacy Team in achieving excellence.

Mandatory skills and experience:

• Community pharmacy experience;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with a good command of English;
• Customer service skills;
• Self-motivation and excellent team-working skills;
• Ability to understand the law and guidelines on medicines; and
• Ability to comply fully and understand the importance of customer confidentiality.

Preferred skills:

• Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy Service Skills;
• Good time-keeping;
• Retail experience in a UK Pharmacy;
• Experience in visual merchandising; and
• Fast-learner with the ability to adapt working practices to our methods of working.

The role is Monday-Friday, 9am – 6pm with one hour for lunch, based in London W1.

Salary dependent on experience.

Please send a cover letter with your CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £11.95 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person