Medicines Counter Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient-centered care in a relaxed and friendly environment and it is at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking candidate with experience in pharmacy to join our family run pharmacy. You will need to be organized and well-motivated and have excellent communication and people skills, as well as the ability to adapt quickly to new situations. If you are looking for a challenging role in which to develop your skills and knowledge then this post will provide an excellent opportunity for you, while providing you with the all of the support and training that you need.
As a Pharmacy Sales Assistant you’ll be part of a team focused on helping patients feel good, from the clear advice and care you offer them, to the wide ranges of NHS and Private services we provide. This involves working across the healthcare counter and interacting directly with patient. You will be providing healthy lifestyle advice and health services to our patients, as well as delivering the technical aspects of the supply of medicines. You will interact with many different people and will be a core member of the pharmacy and healthcare team.
You should be confident and comfortable interacting with patients about the products and services we provide as well as promoting new services, promotions and campaigns the pharmacy runs. Being able to manage the end of the day procedures effectively is also important.
Other important duties are:
Dealing with collection and delivery of prescription queries.
Dealing with telephone enquiries from; suppliers, patients and local GP surgeries.
Booking and managing appointments as well as promoting other additional services.
Stock Control for the shop floor.
This is a great opportunity to develop your career and make a difference to the lives of patients.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Telford, TF2 8JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Medicines Counter Assistant roles across Muxton Pharmacy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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