Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy based in Rotherham is looking for a dedicated Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant to join their innovative team. The role includes dispensing medication, handling over-the-counter sales, and monitoring prescription slips. This position provides the opportunity for full-time employment and advancement to higher levels of qualifications. Ideal candidates will exhibit attention to detail and a strong ability to work within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to dispense medication accurately.
• Capable of handling over-the-counter sales.
• Willingness to complete apprenticeship work promptly.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication to patients.
• Monitor prescription slips.
• Participate in the rotation of stock.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our pharmacy family in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualification such as the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.

• Dispensing of medication to patients
• Over‑the‑counter sales of non‑prescription medication
• Check and monitor prescription slips
• Health & safety responsibility
• Rotation of stock
• Use of patient record systems and use of smart card
• Data entry relating to medication
• Labelling and dispensing
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Working within a team environment
• Liaison with doctors, surgery and health professionals
• Completion of apprenticeship work on time
• A possible permanent position within the organisation

About the Employer

A pharmacy based in Rotherham are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.