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Dispensing Associate
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Dispensing Associate (Assistant)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Work Pattern: Full Time, 40 Hours per Week
Hours:
- Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Flexible working patterns may be considered where required.
Summary of Role
We're looking for a Dispensing Associate (Assistant) to join our pharmacy team in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, has good attention to detail, and enjoys working as part of a team. While previous pharmacy or dispensing experience would be beneficial, full training will be provided. For the right candidate, there will be the opportunity to progress onto an Accuracy Checking qualification, with full training and support provided, offering a clear pathway for career development within the business.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions
- Pick, pack, and label medication accurately
- Help manage stock and replenish products when required
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Support the pharmacy team with day-to-day tasks
- Ensure patient information is handled confidentially
- Keep the work area clean, organised, and compliant
- Provide excellent customer service where required
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- Good attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to follow processes and instructions accurately
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Reliable and dependable approach
- Ability to work well within a team
Experience and Qualifications
- Previous pharmacy or dispensing experience is beneficial but not essential
- Experience in a customer service, warehouse, retail, or healthcare environment would be advantageous
- Full training will be provided
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are desirable
- Willingness to learn and develop within the role
Desirable
- Interest in pursuing a career within pharmacy services
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of prescription dispensing processes
- Pharmacy-related qualifications or training
Benefits
- Full training provided
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Support towards an Accuracy Checking qualification for the right candidate
- Supportive team environment
- Company benefits package
- Pension scheme
- Stable, full-time working hours
If you're looking to start or develop your career within pharmacy and want to join a supportive team with genuine opportunities for progression, we'd love to hear from you.
What Cencora offers
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
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Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.
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