Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician – Woodstown

This is a permanent, full-time position at McCabes Pharmacy. Our people make the difference. We strive to be a place for everyone where each of us can be our true, authentic selves every day. We celebrate individuality as it sparks ideas, shapes approaches, and drives innovation, success, and patient care. Across United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy, and TCP Homecare, our six PHX Ireland values are Customer focused, Quality driven, collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team in our Woodview Pharmacy.

Why work for McCabes Pharmacy? We believe if you succeed, we succeed and together we grow. When you join our team, you will get all the support you need to thrive and be successful.

Our Benefits Include:

• Generous staff discounts in-store.
• Sick Pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

The main duties of this role will include the following:

• Prepare and dispense prescriptions in a professional manner.
• Prescription control and paperwork.
• Preparation of Monitored Dosage Systems and of monthly claims for submission to the HSE PCRS.
• Advise and assist customers with over-the-counter products.
• Engaging actively with customers and provide a high standard in customer service.
• Dispensary stock management including expiry date checking and ethical ordering.
• Proactive in personal development and other projects and duties where they arise.

In conjunction with the Pharmacy Manager:

• Ordering and accepting stock as well as keeping the stockroom up to the required standards.
• Ensure that all inter-branch transfers are carried out in accordance with the correct procedure.
• Implement planograms in accordance with guidelines.

Behaviours we seek & encourage:

• Innovative – seeks to deliver opportunities to assist the business to improve patient care.
• Ability to build rapport with customers and offer compelling reasons to return.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to build a strong working relationship with all team members in the pharmacy.
• Ability to prioritise and work in a confidential environment with a high attention to detail.
• Positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.

Essential Criteria:

• IPU Pharmacy Technician course or Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies is essential.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently with excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Beneficial Criteria:

• Experience working in a high-volume dispensing and customer service environment.
• Experience working with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience working with Touchstore and Arc Claim Management Function.
• Knowledge of all community drugs schemes and the HSE PCRS claims process.

About McCabes Pharmacy

McCabes Pharmacy is one of Ireland's most loved Pharmacy providers, with a commitment to compassionate care, advice you can trust, speedy service and excellent value for money. The patient and customer are at the heart of what we do. We support our staff with continuing education, great working conditions, flexibility and good incentives and benefits in a fun working environment. If you think you could flourish with us, please apply.

About PHX Ireland & PHOENIX Group

We are comprised of United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy, and TCP Homecare. PHX Ireland Group employs over 1,800 people, operates 5 distribution centres and pharmacies nationwide, and provides solutions that support a sustainable healthcare system. The PHOENIX group is Europe's leading healthcare provider with thousands of employees and pharmacies across Europe.

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