Pharmacy Technician

Rathnew Pharmacy are currently recruiting for a full time qualified Pharmacy Technician or Experienced Dispenser.

Our Pharmacy Technicians work as part of a dynamic team, supporting our Pharmacists dispensing prescriptions, delivering expert advice while working in a positive environment providing the best care to our customers at all times.

As a member of our dispensary team, you will work alongside other dispensary staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, assist in prescription preparation, and provide excellent customer service. Knowledge of MPS and HSE schemes is essential, and experience with blister packing is advantageous.

The ideal candidate must have at least three year’s experience of dispensing in Ireland, and understand the HSE schemes fully. The candidate must have a full understanding of all the operational tasks expected of this role and be proficient in MPS Mclernons dispensing computer software.

No Sunday work, late nights or bank holiday work.

Remuneration depending on experience.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician preferred, but candidates with significant dispensary experience without formal qualification will also be considered.
• Have previous Pharmacy Technician Experience in a busy pharmacy setting and previous experience and proficiency with McLernons Dispensing System
• Have accurate data entry skills with strong management and organisational skills
• Essential to be able to read, write, and speak English fluently with excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Must be flexible and proactive to meet varied patient needs including willingness to be a team player and promote a positive team environment

Responsiblities for this position include:

• Providing proactive, friendly and reliable customer service and advice
• Providing support to OTC staff where necessary
• Accurately dispensing and filling all prescriptions types
• Prescription management including end of month paperwork following HSE protocol
• Blister pack management and preparation
• Maintaining a clean and efficient workspace
• Ordering medicines
• Controlling stock levels

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €15.00-€18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• • How many years of Technician Experience do you have in an Irish Community Pharmacy? Please give details. (Deal Breaker)
• Have you worked with MPS Mclernons dispensing software?
• This is a full time role, can you reliably commute to Rathnew up to five days each week?

Experience:

• Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Technician Qualification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Pharmacy Technician Rathnew Pharmacy