National Pharmacies
    (23 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Health & Beauty Retail

    Primary location

    Australia
    Everybody deserves good health and at National Pharmacies, your health and wellbeing is our priority. For over 100 years, we have cared for the community with an ultimate vision of creating a healthier nation, one member at a time.Since opening our doors as a single dispensary in Adelaide in 1911, our unique membership benefits, personalised customer service and extensive selection of products are now available at over 51 pharmacies in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, with 21 Optical stores operating in South Australia and Victoria.National Pharmacies is a mutual organisation where profits made through operations are returned to members in the form of benefits. We pride ourselves on providing high quality customer service and professional advice, along with a wide range of products and services.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

    Jobs at National Pharmacies

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    at National Pharmacies
    Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills & Barossa SA
    National Pharmacies Mount Barker / Littlehampton is looking for a retail super star to join the team as Pharmacy Assistant
    National Pharmacies Mount Barker / Littlehampton is looking for a retail super star to join the team as Pharmacy Assistant
    classification: Retail & Consumer ProductsRetail & Consumer Products
    1d ago
    1d ago

    at National Pharmacies
    Brighton, Melbourne VIC
    Ready to lead a retail team that's changing lives, not just filling prescriptions? Utilise your leadership to directly impact the community
    Ready to lead a retail team that's changing lives, not just filling prescriptions? Utilise your leadership to directly impact the community
    classification: Retail & Consumer ProductsRetail & Consumer Products
    5d ago
    5d ago

    Reviews overview

    3.923 ratings in total
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    91%
    Rate salary as high or average
    70%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at National Pharmacies?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at National Pharmacies appreciate the support provided by the company's support network and the training opportunities available, including on-the-job training and certifications in community pharmacy. The work environment is described as great, with a supportive and friendly atmosphere, and employees value the people they work with, describing them as helpful, caring, and a joy to work with. Additionally, employees appreciate the benefits offered, such as staff discounts and social clubs.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as a high workload with expectations to meet targets and being understaffed at times. There are also concerns regarding management, with employees feeling that upper management does not seem to care about staff members or communicate transparently. Dealing with customer service can be a challenge, particularly when handling difficult customers or ethical dilemmas. Additionally, employees have noted that there is a learning curve when it comes to understanding new processes and keeping up with new products and medications.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Pharmacist
    May 2022
    A really caring place to work.
    The good thingsSupport from the National Support Office.
    The challengesThe same challenges as the rest of the industry.
    5.0
    Storeperson
    May 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    The staff and management where a great team to work with.
    The good thingsI found National Pharmacies a great place to work. They looked after me very well.
    The challengesI had no complaints. Maybe the wages could have been a little better.
    5.0
    CSO
    Feb 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Helped me develop my career
    The good thingsGreat work environment, good hours and chill boss, work hard play hard
    The challengesYou'll need good people skilss
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