Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

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 qualification 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 Outcome:
Pharmacy Technician level 3 apprenticeship A permanent position within the organisation

Employer Description:
Yeading Lane Pharmacy provides dispensing of prescriptions, they can give you invaluable advice about various medical and wellbeing worries. And by seeing your pharmacist instead of your doctor when appropriate, you can help reduce waiting times at your surgery and free up the GP appointments for those who really need them.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed – 38 hours per week – Monday - Saturday.

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