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Sales Assistant with Dispensary Duties (Full Time / Temporary)

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Healthcare
  • Edinburgh

Requirements

  • Essential Requirements:
  • Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
  • Good numeracy and accuracy skills
  • Good attendance and punctuality
  • Have the ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work in local Gordons Chemists branches
  • Eligibility to work in UK
  • Proficient in using Microsoft packages
  • Desirable Requirements:
  • 6 Months experience in a similar retail environment demonstrating selling skills
  • 6 Months experience demonstrating exceptional customer facing skills
  • Previous health and beauty retail experience
  • Previous pharmacy / OTC experience
  • NPA Interact qualification or equivalent recognised qualification/working experience in a dispensary
  • Full, clean UK driving license
  • Access to vehicle

Responsibilities

  • - Stock maintenance & Merchandising products
  • - Awareness of customer needs and provide exceptional customer service
  • - Accuracy in the operation of till transactions and cash handling
  • - Assist Pharmacist when required in providing an efficient, accurate and safe dispensing service in store, ensuring patient confidentiality
  • - Assist the Pharmacist with dispensary related tasks when required
  • - Assist on the OTC counter and complete relevant training when required
  • - Providing knowledge / up to date advice on our product ranges, promotions and special offers
  • - Update and maintain all manual/computerised records
  • - Collection of prescriptions from local and surrounding surgeries
  • - Delivery and collection of prescriptions to customers
  • - Delivery and collection of prescriptions between branches if required
  • - Key holder duties if required
  • - Maintain professional standards of dress and grooming
  • - General Housekeeping
  • - Other duties as required

FAQs

What are the main duties of the Sales Assistant with Dispensary Duties?

The main duties include stock maintenance and merchandising, providing exceptional customer service, handling cash transactions accurately, assisting the Pharmacist with dispensary tasks, and managing prescription deliveries and collections.

What are the essential requirements for this position?

The essential requirements include demonstrating exceptional customer service skills, good numeracy and accuracy skills, good attendance and punctuality, the ability to work as part of a team, flexibility for local branches, eligibility to work in the UK, and proficiency in Microsoft packages.

Is previous experience necessary for this role?

While previous experience is not mandatory, having 6 months of experience in a similar retail environment or in customer-facing roles is desirable.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Gordons Chemists, 1 Gracemount Drive, Midlothian, EH16 6RR.

What is the duration of this job position?

This position is full-time and temporary, working 37.5 hours over 5 days per week as per the shop rota, until 31 December 2024.

When is the application closing date?

The application closing date is Friday, 27 September 2024.

What kind of training will be provided for the role?

Relevant training will be provided for assisting on the OTC counter and other dispensary-related tasks as required.

Is a driving license required for this position?

A full, clean UK driving license is desirable, as well as access to a vehicle for prescription deliveries and collections.

Are there any grooming or dress code standards?

Yes, maintaining professional standards of dress and grooming is an important requirement for this position.

Will this position require shift work?

Yes, the position will require working shifts as per the shop rota across 5 days each week.

Northern Ireland's leading independent Community Pharmacy chain, with more than 60 branches across NI & Scotland.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1980
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Gordons Chemists was established in 19880, in Donaghadee, County Down. Today, we now have more than 60 pharmacies on the high street in Northern Ireland and Scotland. We have a simple goal - to give you great value for money, and to deliver the friendly, courteous and professional customer service you expect. You can now shop online from Gordons Chemists - right across the UK & Ireland. We have a team of trained and dedicated Order Fulfilment Specialists, who will treat your order with the utmost care - your satisfaction is our priority! We want you to be satisfied with our service - from the moment you first visit our website, until you receive your order delivered to your doorstep. It's our aim that you are happy with the service you receive and that you'll hopefully visit us again. We also hope to make your online shopping cheaper for you, by offering great value prices - whether you are shopping for a brand new fragrance or for one of your favourite scents, an electric shaver, or a simple healthcare item. From all those new, must-have trendy gadgets, to gift sets, to brand new and your favourite fragrances, to the leading healthcare products – Gordons have it all wrapped up and waiting for you… And best of all... ‘The Beauty of Gordons is the Price!’