Job Description
We are seeking a counter assistant to join our community pharmacy based in North West London. The ideal candidate should support the pharmacy team in providing a professional and caring service to our patients by comprising the following qualities:
- Excellent communication skills and customer rapport
- Be caring, compassionate and enthusiastic about providing patient care
- Ability to work as part of a healthcare team
- Punctual
- Be able to show initiative
Desirable: if you have previously worked as a pharmacy counter assistant
As a Pharmacy Counter Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring patient receive a professional, attentive service.
Your role will involve:
- Communicating with patients regarding prescriptions and over the counter queries
- Providing clear advice on: health, over the counter medicines and pharmacy products e.g. vitamins, skincare
- Ordering and checking of received goods
- Working with other members of the healthcare team to maintain the safe and effective running of the pharmacy
If you are looking for an excellent long term career opportunity to develop and provide optimal patient-centred healthcare we would encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.00-£10.98 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person