Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nottingham is seeking a pharmacy assistant to support the dispensing of medication and manage pharmaceutical stock. The successful candidate will gain essential skills while engaging with customers both over the phone and face-to-face. Key responsibilities include ordering and storing stock, labeling prescriptions, and ensuring a clean working environment. This role provides an excellent opportunity for those passionate about a career in the pharmacy sector.

Qualifications

• Passion for pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector.
• Good communication skills for liaising with customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the dispensing of medication.
• Order, receive, and store pharmaceutical stock.
• Label prescriptions and manage stock levels.
• Liaise with customers over the phone and face-to-face.

Job description

The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication, gaining key skills in assisting customers at the counter. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential.

Main duties include:

• Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
• Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions
• Making up blister packs
• Dispensing once trained
• Labelling of prescriptions
• Liaising with customers over the phone and face-to-face
• Duping and disposing of medicines
• Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas
• Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
• Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
• To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
• To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
• To complete compulsory training as required
• To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role