Pharmacy Assistant

**Pharmacy Assistant**

**About Us**

Since 1911, National Pharmacies has been caring for the community providing access and value for our members in the dispensing of quality medications, optical and beauty ranges and the provision of health services. With our roots firmly planted in South Australia we have expanded into the eastern states of Australia and celebrate approximately 230,000 members across our 46 community pharmacies and 20 optical outlets.

We give back to the communities in which we operate through a number of sponsorship and support programs. We are the faces behind the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, where we get to walk arm in arm with our valued members; support junior sport programs with our involvement with the National Pharmacies SANFL juniors and a number of local sports sponsorships; support KickStart for Kids with various fundraising drives, and most recently the 20/20 project providing free glasses for members children aged 12 years and under.

Our organisation is underpinned by our values of care, communicate, collaborate and celebrate.

**About The Role...**

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will deliver high level customer service whilst being informative and providing advice on a range of health and beauty products and services. You will also participate in stock management and merchandising activities, point of sale operation, cash handling, housekeeping and accepting prescriptions for processing.

**In this role, you will**:

- provide friendly and professional customer service and advice on a range of health and beauty products.
- suggest products that meet customers’ needs and close the sale
- explain how products work & demonstrating how to use products
- be committed to attending regular training
- be able to operate a cash register & EFTPOS Facilities
- manage inventory and ensure displays are merchandised appropriately
- be flexible to work at stores within your cluster

**What Are We Looking For?**

The successful applicant will have previous pharmacy experience or exposure to other health-related roles. You will be keen to develop your career as a Pharmacy Assistant and learn aspects of services such as Impromy and Sleep Apnoea or perhaps Fragrance and Beauty. You will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, excellent personal and professional presentation, be energetic and be dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.

**Experience, skills & attributes**:

- outstanding relevant customer service skills
- cash handling & EFTPOS experience
- excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- ability to work all hours in the roster attached to this ad
- willingness to supply or undergo a police check prior to commencement

**What's in it for you**

This is a unique opportunity to build a career in an organisation that will support your ongoing professional development and offers career progression and comprehensive training.
- Work for an iconic SA organisation
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to further develop your career
- Corporate Health Fund
- Delight SA's community by participating in the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant
- Social Club

**How to Apply...**

**If you are a passionate person who realises the tremendous opportunity that this role offers and want to utilise your skills and passion in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you**

**No agencies please