Pharmacy Assistant
Location: Millar & McGowan Pharmacy, Rutherglen
Hours: Full-time / Part-time (to be discussed)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Join Our Friendly Pharmacy Team!
Millar & McGowan Pharmacy is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and customer-focused Pharmacy Assistant to join our welcoming team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people and wants to make a real difference within the local community. Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for many of our patients, providing excellent customer service while supporting the pharmacist and wider pharmacy team in the day-to-day running of the pharmacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a warm, friendly and professional service to all patients and customers.
- Assist customers with over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products within your level of training.
- Receive and process prescriptions.
- Order, receive and replenish stock.
- Merchandise retail displays and maintain a clean, organised shop floor.
- Operate the till and process customer transactions.
- Answer telephone enquiries and direct calls appropriately.
- Support the pharmacy team with administrative duties.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with pharmacy procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Promote NHS and private pharmacy services where appropriate.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Enjoys working with people and delivering outstanding patient care.
- Is organised, reliable and able to work in a busy environment.
- Has good attention to detail.
- Works well as part of a team.
- Is willing to learn and develop new skills.
- Has basic IT skills.
Desirable Skills
- Previous customer service or retail experience.
- Previous pharmacy experience.
- Medicines Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification (desirable but not essential).
- Knowledge of healthcare products and services.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension.
- Employee discount.
- Full training and ongoing development.
- Opportunity to gain recognised pharmacy qualifications.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Uniform provided.
- Paid annual leave.
How to Apply
If you enjoy helping people and would like to become part of our friendly pharmacy team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you would be a great fit for the role to [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
