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At MedicsPro, we provide a diverse selection of locum and permanent positions in pharmacy. If you're a qualified pharmacist seeking new career opportunities, we invite you to explore our available vacancies.
Latest Pharmacy Assistant Jobs
At MedicsPro, our experienced team of professional recruiters ensures that we match qualified pharmacist with locum and permanent roles worldwide.
We Offer:
- A dedicated compliance officer
- A market-leading referral scheme
- Access to exclusive ultrasound vacancies
- Expert consultative service
- Opportunities across the UK, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
- Preferred supply status with numerous NHS and private healthcare providers
- Weekly payroll
What Is a Pharmacy Assistant?
A pharmacy assistant plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist. Their responsibilities include:
- Patient Care: Assisting patients with their prescriptions, answering questions, and managing their electronic health records.
- Medication Management: Ordering, preparing, and dispensing medications, as well as ensuring the pharmacy is well-stocked.
- Pharmacy Operations: Keeping the workspace clean and organized, following proper procedures, and operating the cash register.
- Clerical Tasks: Handling paperwork and entering medication data into computer systems.
- Customer Service: Advising customers on non-prescription products and answering calls from GP surgeries, nursing homes, and clinics.
Pharmacy assistants can work in various environments, such as independent pharmacies, NHS and private hospitals, retail chains, and supermarket pharmacies.
How to Become a Pharmacy Assistant
There are several pathways to enter this role:
- College Courses: You can pursue a college course to gain skills relevant to being a pharmacy assistant. Options include a Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Retail Skills.
- Entry Requirements:
- Level 2: 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D) or equivalent.
- Level 3: 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent.
- Apprenticeships: You can undertake a Pharmacy Services Assistant or Retailer Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
- Entry Requirements: Typically, some GCSEs, including English and maths, or equivalent are required.
- Trainee Positions: You might find a trainee pharmacy assistant job where you can work and pursue part-time qualifications, such as the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff.
- Direct Application: You can apply directly for pharmacy assistant roles, often needing experience in customer service, good reading, numeracy, and IT skills, as well as GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
Skills and Knowledge Required
To be successful as a pharmacy assistant, you'll need:
- Customer service skills
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- Basic computer skills
Day-to-Day Tasks
As a pharmacy assistant, your daily tasks may include:
- Serving customers and providing advice on non-prescription items
- Labeling products, stocking shelves, and assembling orders
- Taking calls from GP surgeries, nursing homes, and clinics
- Delivering medicines to wards
- Entering medication data into computer systems
Working Environment
Pharmacy assistants can work in various settings, including health centers, retail stores, and NHS or private hospitals. A uniform may be required.
Additional Information
While there are no formal entry requirements, most employers look for good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, along with some relevant work experience. Strong math skills are particularly helpful for tasks like monitoring stock levels, calculating prescription costs, and managing daily sales.
With experience and qualifications, pharmacy assistants can advance to senior roles or train as pharmacy technicians. You can find more information about working as a pharmacy assistant from resources like Health Careers.
This is the perfect time to work, with a strong demand for skilled professionals. By choosing MedicsPro, you'll have access to a wide range of opportunities and competitive pay rates.
Key Benefits:
- Access to a Wide Range of Opportunities: MedicsPro offers a broad selection of locum and permanent positions across various medical specialties.
- Competitive Pay Rates: The agency provides highly competitive pay rates to ensure you’re well-compensated for your skills and experience.
- Flexible Work Options: With locum and permanent roles available, you can choose work that suits your schedule and lifestyle, offering greater work-life balance.
- Dedicated Support: MedicsPro offers personalised support from a team of experienced recruitment consultants who are there to guide you through the job search process.
- Exclusive Roles: Many of the positions available through MedicsPro are exclusive, giving you access to roles that may not be advertised elsewhere.Ongoing Training and Development: The agency provides opportunities for continuing professional development, helping you stay current with industry standards and enhance your career prospects.
- Fast and Efficient Recruitment Process: MedicsPro ensures a smooth and streamlined recruitment process, minimising the time it takes for you to secure your next role.
- Nationwide and International Opportunities: Whether you're looking for work in the NHS, private sector, or overseas, MedicsPro offers positions across the UK and beyond.
