Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Job details

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our Pharmacy counter assistant team, this will be a saturday only position

The right candidate will need to be able to cover the other team member's annual leave and sickness

Main duties will include

To ensure that the pharmacy environment is welcoming, clean and professional.
To greet customers in a professional and friendly manner.
To accurately complete financial transactions with customers.
To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using your own knowledge and judgement.
To know and understand the main features of stocked lines and the benefits to customers.
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 receive prescriptions from customers and ensure they reach the dispensary in a timely manner.
To inform the customer of approximate waiting times and to manage their expectations.
To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients according to the SOP.
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 assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the retail environment.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of over the counter remedies 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.

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Harwich CO12 4QZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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Work Location: In person