Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician

Rowlands Pharmacy (Phoenix Medical Supplies); Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowlands Pharmacy (Phoenix Medical Supplies) in Inverness is seeking an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to join a dynamic team. You will participate in the dispensing process, check and prepare medication orders, and uphold safety in handling pharmaceuticals while delivering excellent patient-facing service.

Register as a GPhC member with NVQ3 and Final Accuracy Checking Qualification, with a Monday–Friday pattern and alternate Saturdays. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused, professional communication
• Ability to participate in dispensing processes and ensure safety
• Strong accuracy checking and order preparation

Responsibilities

• Participating in the entire dispensing process
• Checking and preparing medication orders
• Ensuring accuracy and safety in handling and distributing pharmaceuticals
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and healthcare professionals
• Delivering courteous and effective customer service at all times
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative records
• Manage the inventory of pharmaceutical stock and equipment
• Receive, store and issue medications and other supplies
• Monitor expiration dates and ensure adequate stock levels
• Provide healthcare advice and signposting customers to appropriate resources when necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Dispensing processes

Education

NVQ3

Final Accuracy Checking Qualification

Job description

Job Details

• Total Working Hours: 35hrs
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with alternate Saturday included.
• Rate of Pay: £16.11ph
• Branch Name: Grant Street
• Branch Address: 54 Grant Street, Inverness, IV3 8BS

Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacy professional looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further!

Our pharmacy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join us as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career and expanding your skillset.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities.

About our company

At Rowlands, we strive for excellence in everything we do, and put our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. Our network of over 400 community pharmacies work tirelessly to support the health and well-being of our communities, every day. By providing accessible and comprehensive health services, we strive to empower individuals to lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. We take great pride in the positive impact we make in the communities we serve.

What your working day will look like

• Participating in the entire dispensing process
• Checking and preparing medication orders
• Ensuring accuracy and safety in handling and distributing pharmaceuticals
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and healthcare professionals
• Delivering courteous and effective customer service at all times.

Additional responsibilities

• Complete and maintain accurate administrative records
• Manage the inventory of pharmaceutical stock and equipment
• Receive, store and issue medications and other supplies
• Monitor expiration dates and ensure adequate stock levels
• Provide healthcare advice and signposting customers to appropriate resources when necessary.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), have an NVQ3 and have completed the additional accuracy checking course in Pharmacy Services. If you are unable to provide us with your Certificate for the FINAL ACCURACY CHECKING QUALIFICATION, your application will be rejected at this stage. Prior experience in a customer-focused environment is also required. If you meet these qualifications and have a passion for healthcare,