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.
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.
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
Pay: From €18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
