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Pharmacy Counter Assistant – UK Visa Sponsorship

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United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

A pharmacy in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed Counter Assistant to support patient care and medication administration. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, work well under pressure, and ensure compliance with all rules regarding prescriptions. Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is beneficial. This full-time role offers 40-50 hours of work per week and provides various employee benefits, including shop discounts and free vaccinations.

Benefits

Employee savings
Free vaccinations against the flu
Shop discount
UK Visa Sponsorship

Qualifications

  • Prior pharmacy technician experience is very beneficial.
  • Familiarity with how medications are administered is helpful.
  • Experience in patient care helps us deliver outstanding service to clients.

Responsibilities

  • Warmly greet clients and answer their questions about prescription drugs and services.
  • Handle prescriptions precisely and effectively while ensuring all rules are followed.
  • Inform patients about how to take their medications, any adverse effects, and storage requirements.
  • Help maintain medicine and supply inventories, ensuring the counter is adequately stocked.
  • Keep the counter space neat and orderly to encourage a friendly atmosphere for patients.
  • Collaborate with chemists and other medical specialists to guarantee the best possible patient care.
  • Manage transactions and keep thorough records of all conversations with customers and sales.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to perform well under pressure
Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Counter Assistant
Agency: Pyramid Pharmacy
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: £12.21-£13.00 per hour GBP / Year

We are looking for a committed and amiable Counter Assistant to support patient care and medication administration, delivering first‑rate customer service. A proactive person who can work well under pressure is needed to ensure that every customer’s demands are handled with tact and consideration.

Duties
  • Warmly greet clients and answer their questions about prescription drugs and services.
  • Handle prescriptions precisely and effectively while ensuring all rules are followed.
  • Inform patients about how to take their medications, any adverse effects, and storage requirements.
  • Help maintain medicine and supply inventories, ensuring the counter is adequately stocked.
  • Keep the counter space neat and orderly to encourage a friendly atmosphere for patients.
  • Collaborate with chemists and other medical specialists to guarantee the best possible patient care.
  • Manage transactions and keep thorough records of all conversations with customers and sales.
Experience
  • Prior pharmacy technician experience is very beneficial.
  • Familiarity with how medications are administered is helpful.
  • Experience in patient care helps us deliver outstanding service to clients.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities are required for effective interaction with clients and coworkers.
  • The ability to perform well under pressure while paying attention to detail is essential.

Type of Job: Full-time

Hours anticipated: 40–50 per week

Benefits
  • Employee savings
  • Free vaccinations against the flu
  • Shop discount
  • UK Visa Sponsorship

Experience: One year at the pharmacy counter (recommended)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online for this job.

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