Retail Pharmacist Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last five years working behind the counter at a busy city chemist, where accurate script processing and patient safety sit at the core of every shift. When a patient presents a complex history, I map their medications and check for interactions before proceeding. In a typical week I review records for around 180 prescriptions and flag potential issues early, which helps prevent avoidable problems at the point of dispensing. In this role I bring strong skills in prescription processing, dose optimisation and patient counselling. I’m comfortable with vaccine storage, labelling and packaging, and I keep the team aligned on inventory and records management. I’ve supported techs and casual staff, ensuring we follow policy while keeping conversations with customers clear and practical. I’m also comfortable with pharmacy software and data entry that keeps patient records up to date. A recent shift saw me lead a small team during a stock review that uncovered a recurring issue with a commonly prescribed non-prescription item. We adjusted stock levels and revisited shelf signage to reduce mis-selection. The change lined up with our safety standards and cut the time spent on item lookup by about 20 minutes per shift, improving the flow of patient service and accuracy. I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how my hands-on approach and practical knowledge can fit [Company Name]. I’m available for a chat at your convenience. If useful, I can provide a brief walk-through of a recent process improvement I led at [Previous Company]. Kind regards, [Your Name]