Company Profile

Company overview

Industry

Health & Beauty Retail

Primary location

REDLAND BAY RD, 7 4157 CAPALABA Australia

The Amcal brand has built its reputation on providing health and wellbeing solutions to Australians for more than 75 years. From our beginnings in the 1930s as Allied Master Chemists of Australia Limited (A.M.C.A.L), we have grown to become one of the most widely recognised pharmacies and are part of the largest network of pharmacies in Australia. Amcal is an integral part of local communities in every state and territory delivering a customer focused healthcare experience based on advice and information to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.Our pharmacists are committed to providing you with friendly service, value for money, and most importantly, expert advice. Our dedication to these core aspects has led independent customer satisfaction research agency Canstar to award Amcal with its 'Most Satisfied Customer Award' for 2014.You can rest assured you and family will always get the help you need to ensure you're looking and feeling great.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Reviews overview

3.611 ratings in total

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91%

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64%

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What’s it like working at Amcal Max?

AI summary of recent reviews

Employees at Amcal Max frequently praised the great work environment, describing it as bright, friendly, and organised. Management was seen as understanding, accommodating, and fostering ongoing professional development. Colleagues were supportive, forming a 'work family' atmosphere. Employees valued the training opportunities to further their pharmacy careers and the ability to provide excellent customer service.

However, some potential challenges were noted, such as a desire for more opportunities for advancement and taking on greater responsibilities. There were occasional staffing issues around getting shifts covered and communication amongst staff. Those new to the industry faced a learning curve in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills. The busy environment and need for multitasking could also be challenging at times.

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Recent reviews

5.0

Pharmacy Assistant

Jul 2020

Overall its a great place to work and always made feel welcome

The good thingsGreat work environment. Very understanding boss and managers who are always accomandating to working Mothers. I have been with the company for 13 years now. Great group of staff.

The challengesWanting to learn and achieve more in particulars roles.

4.0

Pharmacy Assistant

Nov 2019

3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

A learning opportunity

The good thingsHaving the opportunity to be trained to further my career in pharmacy and the flexible hours

The challengesGetting shifts covered and communication amongst staff

5.0

Pharmacy Assistant

May 2019

3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

I would have worked there until I retired if I didn't have to move away

The good thingsWorking with a bunch of beautiful ladies that become your work family. Always so helpful and supportive.

The challengesLearning a whole new ball game and challenging myself with new opportunities such as working in different sections of the pharmacy

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