Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT)

Clarity Pharma Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

On-site parking

Company social events

Birthday Club

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Clarity Pharma Ltd in Essex is seeking an experienced Accuracy Checking Technician to join its fast-paced online pharmacy team. You will perform final accuracy checks on dispensed prescriptions, ensuring compliance, safety and efficient patient care in a regulated digital environment.

As a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with an accredited checking qualification, you will work closely with pharmacists and dispensers, maintain records, support audits, and contribute to high-volume

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with an accredited checking qualification.
• Experience working in a pharmacy dispensary environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on patient safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out final accuracy checks on dispensed medicines in line with SOPs and professional standards.
• Ensure prescriptions are accurately assembled, labelled, packed and ready for dispatch.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, dispensers and support staff to maintain workflows.
• Identify, report and escalate dispensing errors and near misses through governance procedures.
• Support stock management and high-volume prescription workflows.
• Communicate with colleagues, patients and external partners via phone, email and digital systems.
• Maintain records and ensure confidentiality, GDPR and information governance compliance.
• Contribute to audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Teamwork

Problem-solving

IT skills

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with accredited checking qualification

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Digital workflows

Job description

Join a Growing, Innovative Online Pharmacy

Founded in 1999, Clarity Pharma Ltd is one of the UK's leading pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution providers. We deliver bespoke end-to-end distribution solutions, combining industry expertise with the latest market insights and strategies. Working alongside a wide range of pharmaceutical manufacturers, we provide storage and distribution services to wholesalers, pharmacies, GP surgeries, and hospitals nationwide.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Accuracy Checking Technician to join our thriving private online pharmacy team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring patients across the UK receive their medication safely, accurately, and efficiently.

If you are a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with an accredited checking qualification and a passion for patient safety, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Accuracy Checking Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out the final accuracy check of dispensed prescriptions that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist. Working within a fast-paced online pharmacy environment, you will help ensure the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete final accuracy checks on dispensed medicines and associated items in line with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Ensure prescriptions are accurately assembled, labelled, packed, and ready for dispatch.
• Work closely with pharmacists, dispensers, and support staff to maintain efficient dispensary workflows.
• Identify, report, and escalation dispensing errors, discrepancies, and near misses through appropriate governance procedures.
• Support prescription processing, stock management, and workflow organisation within a high-volume digital pharmacy environment.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, patients, and external partners via telephone, email, and digital systems where required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with confidentiality, GDPR, and information governance requirements.
• Contribute to audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and safe working practices across the pharmacy.

About You

We're looking for a highly organised and detail-focused individual who thrives in a regulated environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Essential Skills & Experience

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with an accredited checking qualification.
• Previous experience working within a pharmacy dispensary environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on patient safety and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using pharmacy systems and digital workflows.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a private, online, mail-order, or hub-based pharmacy.
• Familiarity with automated or centralised dispensing processes.
• Experience supporting high-volume prescription workflows.
• Knowledge of medicines governance, stock control procedures, and audit processes.

Why Join Clarity Pharma?

• 25 days annual leave plus our Birthday Club.
• On-site parking.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious healthcare organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding business.

Working Environment

This is a full-time onsite role in a busy private online pharmacy. You'll be working in a fast-paced, regulated environment where accuracy, efficiency, and confidentiality are essential.