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Job Title
Pharmacy ACDA Colleague
Location
Gravesend
Employment Type
Part time
Contract Type
Permanent
Shift Pattern
Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week
20
Pay Rate
£13.21
Category
Pharmacy, Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues
Closing Date
12 May 2025
To be employed in this role, you must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
Our stores operate 24/7, offering various shift patterns. We seek flexible workers; weekend work is required, and we may need to adjust your shifts accordingly.
As a Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant (ACDA), you will play a vital role in our in-store pharmacies, which are popular with customers. Customers expect warmth, friendliness, and confidence when discussing personal health issues.
1. You will be responsible for checking the accuracy of dispensed medicines, verifying patient details, medication type, dosage, labelling, and packaging.
2. Report any medication errors or incidents promptly and correctly.
3. Perform final accuracy checks on items clinically checked by a Pharmacist.
4. Conduct regular audits of the dispensary and stock levels. Supervise pharmacy assistants to ensure proper dispensing procedures.
5. Maintain documentation and records of all tasks. Guide and train pharmacy staff, sharing knowledge and expertise.
6. Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and practices.
7. Support the Pharmacist with patient services, such as blood pressure checks and smoking cessation schemes.
8. Promote awareness of additional pharmacy services, including Blood Pressure, New Medicine Service, and Online Doctor.
You will also develop an understanding of our Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to them to meet customer expectations.
About You
You are naturally friendly, highly organized, eager to contribute, and team-oriented. You have excellent attention to detail, good computer skills, strong communication skills, and interact well with customers.
You possess problem-solving skills, a passion for helping people, the ability to work under pressure, and a solid understanding of regulatory standards and compliance.
You care about delivering a great healthcare experience, helping customers find what they need, and engaging in friendly conversations.
At Asda, that’s more like it!
Apply today by completing an online application…
Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy many benefits, including:
* Colleague discount: 15% off at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
* Discounts on Asda services: Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loans, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
* Wagestream: flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, savings account, and more
* Company pension
* Wellbeing support: 24/7 virtual GP, EAP, free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer, and bereavement support
* Inclusion networks: promoting diversity and inclusion among colleagues
* Parental leave policies: maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support
* Colleague recognition program
* Special offers and discounts on various services and activities
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