Apprentice Retailer and assist in Medicines Counter Assistant

Counter service assistants will greet, serve and take payment from customers.

Your job role will include:

Serving customers and making sales Operating the cash register Handling money transactions Stock control Merchandising & display Maintaining the professional appearance of shop Ordering, receiving and managing stock Undergo relevant training Work as part of a team Receive, record, and store medications coming into the pharmacy Maintains stock of prescription medications and informs the pharmacist of inventory needs

Training:
On-the-job training will be delivered by the employer. The Training Provider Davidson Training UK Limited will work alongside the employer in the delivery of the off-the-job training. This will all lead to a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification in Retailing You will also complete Level 2 Functional Skills in English and mathematics (if you already do not hold the equivalent) As you will be involved in the sale of over-the-counter medicine you may also undertake an accredited medicines counter assistant course and will work under the supervision of a pharmacist

Training Outcome:
We are looking for a candidate that wants to progress within healthcare

Employer Description:
Fishers Chemist was established in 1910 and has been in present ownership for nearly 50 years. Throughout that time our over- riding aim has been to provide the best possible customer service and patient care. This is demonstrated by the fact that we were the first pharmacy in the country to receive a Customer First Award. We also have an Investors in People Award, an ISO 9001 accreditation and won the Chemist & Druggist "Pharmacy Team of the Year" award in 2010. With over 30 staff including 6 pharmacists and more than a dozen dispensers we have one of the busiest dispensaries in the area and provide a large range of services to the local community.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday between 10.00am and 8.00pm and every other Saturday, 8.30am - 6:00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Reliable,Presentable,A polite and friendly manner,Flexibility,Ability to work under pressure,Good Listener,Discreet,Mathematical Skills,Pleasant & tactful manner,Self-motivated and efficient