About the Role:
Our client, a respected pharmacy in Midleton, Cork, seeks a skilled and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and accurate dispensing of medications, delivering exceptional customer service, and maintaining the smooth operation of the pharmacy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist pharmacists with prescription preparation and dispensing under close supervision.
* Accurately measure, package, label, and record medications according to established protocols.
* Provide outstanding customer service, answering queries related to medications and health products.
* Manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, and stocking medications and supplies.
* Process prescription orders using advanced pharmacy software systems.
* Support pharmacists during patient consultations and ensure safe medication delivery.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with pharmacists to prepare extemporaneous medications and compounding when necessary.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest pharmacy best practices and protocols.
Essential Criteria:
* I have completed the IPU Pharmacy Technician course or Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies.
* The ideal candidate will be part of a family-owned pharmacy with a busy dispensary, working closely with 2-3 pharmacists and 2-3 technicians on a daily basis.
* This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week (Monday to Saturday, 9am-6pm), with no Sundays or bank holidays.