Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

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] End-Point Assessment (EPA) In-house training Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:
For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualification such as Level 3 Pharmacy Technician. 

Employer Description:
Ashtons Healthcare Solution is a community pharmacy based in Bolton. They deliver prescription services to the community. The services they offer are: Vaccine service Prescription delivery Blood pressure checks

Working Hours :
Monday to Saturday on a rota basis. Times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative