At a Glance
- Tasks: Welcome patients, support the pharmacy team, and promote services in a busy environment.
- Company: Right Medicine Pharmacy, a community-focused pharmacy with 45 locations across Scotland.
- Benefits: Structured training, supportive team, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a down-to-earth culture that values development and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Friendly, organised, and keen to learn; pharmacy experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 29340 - 35860 £ per year.
Pharmacy Assistant at Right Medicine Pharmacy, Royal Mile Edinburgh
Hours: 24 Hours per week
Lunch: 1/2 hour unpaid
Contract: Part Time Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.00am-5.30pm
The role
We are looking for a friendly, reliable Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at our Royal Mile branch. You will be the first point of contact for patients and customers, setting the tone for their experience in the pharmacy every day. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with people, stays calm in a busy environment and is keen to learn. No two days are the same and you will be fully supported by an experienced pharmacy team.
What you will be doing:
- Welcoming patients and customers and offering help in a warm, professional way
- Supporting the pharmacy team including Dispensers, Technicians and the Pharmacist
- Promoting pharmacy services and advising on over the counter medicines
- Receiving and handing out prescriptions under the guidance of the Pharmacist
- Keeping the pharmacy organised and running smoothly
- Completing essential day to day pharmacy tasks
About you:
- Friendly, approachable and confident speaking with the public
- Organised, dependable and comfortable working at pace
- Interested in healthcare and community focused work
- Pharmacy experience is helpful but not essential, full training will be provided
- Willing to complete required training programmes, some of which may take place outside normal working hours
About Right Medicine Pharmacy
Right Medicine Pharmacy operates across 45 locations throughout Scotland, from Wick to Dumfries, supporting local communities with accessible, high quality pharmacy care. Our team of over 400 colleagues work together in a supportive, down to earth culture where development and progression are encouraged.
What we offer:
- A supportive team environment
- Structured training and development
- Opportunities to progress within pharmacy
- A role that makes a real difference to the local community
Interested? Click the link to apply, upload your CV and complete the short pre screening questions so we can get to know you a little better.
Counter Assistant - Royal Mile employer: Right Medicine Pharmacy
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