Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Are you confident speaking to others in a professional manner? Are you passionate about working in the pharmaceutical industry? If the answer is yes, then this role is for you. You will join a reputable organisation and an innovative team! If you are keen to learn new skills and are computer-literate, this is the role for you!

Annual wage

£11,648 to £20,820.80 a year

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You will be offered a bonus scheme for targets exceeded monthly.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, between 9.30am - 4.30pm.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 3 January

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Use an in-house CRM system to process orders
Help manage our orders on our bespoke systems
Handle patient care enquiries and provide accurate information
Be able to speak to customers on the phone in a friendly and professional manner
Process payments and maintain accurate transaction records
Work as part of a team on the customer support side
Answer incoming calls and queries
Send emails to patients

Where you’ll work

50 Stamford Hill

London

N16 6XT

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

NEXTSTEP TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

As part of this Apprenticeship you will gain the following qualifications:

Functional Skills in English and or maths
Business Administration Level 3
On-the-job training

You will be released for your apprenticeship via block release and will be attending remote sessions for learning.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 5)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 5)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Please note this vacancy is office based and occasionally will require you to have external face to face meetings with clients.

About this company

An EXPERT recruitment consultancy which specialises in helping individuals "Maximise their own potential skills" within education, training and the workforce. Maximise Potential skills has extensive 5 star reviews on GOOGLE and is a highly reputable organisation.

After this apprenticeship

Career progression is offered once you have qualified as a permanent member of staff. A full-time position will be offered to the successful candidates.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MAXIMISE POTENTIAL SKILLS LT

Gabriela

admin@maximisepotentialskills.co.uk

07931478444

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292566.

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Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 1 January at 11:59pm)

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