Pharmacy Technician
Job Description
Pharmacy Technician – Full-Time, Two-Year Fixed-Term Contract
O’Flaherty’s Pharmacy, Athenry Shopping Centre
We are looking for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and experienced team from September 2026 on a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract.
This position would suit a professional, reliable and customer-focused Pharmacy Technician who enjoys working as part of a supportive community-pharmacy team and takes pride in providing a high standard of service to patients and customers.
About the pharmacy
O’Flaherty’s Pharmacy is a well-established independent community pharmacy located in Athenry Shopping Centre. We provide a personal, professional and dependable service and have built strong, long-standing relationships with our customers.
The successful candidate will join an experienced dispensary team and a knowledgeable OTC team. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment where teamwork, patient care and excellent customer service are genuinely valued.
Main responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
• Assist the Pharmacist with the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Process prescriptions and claims in accordance with pharmacy procedures and HSE requirements.
• Manage prescription collection, filing and other dispensary administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure appropriate confidentiality.
• Assist with dispensary stock control, ordering, deliveries, returns and expiry-date checking.
• Prepare monitored dosage systems and other prescription items where required.
• Communicate professionally with patients, prescribers, nursing homes and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond appropriately to patient and customer queries.
• Refer clinical or medicines-related questions to the Pharmacist when appropriate.
• Follow the pharmacy’s standard operating procedures and all relevant legal and professional requirements.
• Help maintain an organised, efficient and professional dispensary.
• Work closely with the Pharmacists, fellow technicians and OTC staff.
• Participate in relevant training and maintain an ongoing commitment to professional development.
What we offer
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• An experienced dispensary and OTC team.
• Full-time, regular working hours.
• A generous staff discount.
• Support for continued training and professional development.
• The opportunity to work in an established independent community pharmacy where staff contribution is recognised and valued.
Start date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract
Location: O’Flaherty’s Pharmacy, Athenry Shopping Centre, Co. Galway
Requirements
Applicants should:
• Hold a recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification.
• Have previous experience working in a community-pharmacy dispensary.
• Have strong communication, organisational and customer-service skills.
• Demonstrate excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be professional, reliable and capable of working effectively as part of a team.
• Be comfortable using pharmacy dispensing and computer systems.
• Have a strong commitment to patient confidentiality, safety and quality of service.
Experience using MPS would be an advantage.
