Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Delivery of customer service Dispensing of medication to patients Over-counter sales of non-prescription medication Check and monitor prescription slips Health & safety responsibility Observing COVID restrictions and guidelines Use of patient record systems and use of smart card Data entry relating to medication Labelling and dispensing Accuracy and attention to detail Numerate Working within a team environment Liaison with doctors surgery and health professionals

Training:
Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc] Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]

Training Outcome:

Possible progression:

Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship A permanent position within the organisation

Employer Description:
IntraHealth pharmacies offer a full range of NHS community pharmacy services to the population of their local and wider community. Our services include online prescription ordering and free delivery, emergency contraception, NHS flu jabs, chlamydia screening/treatment, anticoagulation monitoring (warfarin), medication use reviews, services to patients with drug dependency issues and smoking cessation.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm, lunch 1-2pm each day.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience