The Position
We have vacancies for Chemist Counter Assistants to work Full Time within our friendly teams, in the busy sales areas of our branches at Cobo Pharmacy & Healthcare Pharmacy St Martins. Hours will include some Saturdays.
Responsibilities
- Issuing pharmacy goods and prepared prescriptions
Accepting payment of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements
Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the retail premises with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for customers and minimising wastage
Ensuring that goods and medicines are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions or Pharmaceutical council guidelines
Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all pharmacy equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.
Maintaining full and accurate records of all goods ordered and the processing of appropriate paperwork.
Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Pharmacy manager or colleague
Taking orders for repeat prescriptions and liaising with other health care professionals.
Dealing with queries and telephone calls from patients regarding their needs, referring them to a pharmacist or dispensary assistant where appropriate.
Offering advice to patients in respect of over the counter treatments and retail goods within the level of their training
Handling money and operating/balancing the till.
Assisting in stock checks
Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.
To maintain a strict level of confidentiality
Assisting in the promotion and maintenance of the company’s Health and Safety Policy
To support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, respecting their privacy, dignity and needs.
To undertake necessary training in order to fulfill the requirements of the local medicines law.
Any other duties as directed by the Management.
Experience
Experience of working in a similar role would be helpful but not essential as training will be given.
Skills & Qualifications
Excellent communication skills
Ability to comply with a strict confidentiality environment
Ability to work flexibly
Team player
Problem solving skills
Benefits
4 Weeks Annual Holiday