Dispensing Assistant (Pharmacy)

1 Tech Staffing; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy distribution company is seeking a detail-oriented Dispensing Assistant in Leighton Buzzard. This full-time role involves labelling prescriptions, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with dispensary standards. Join a growing company with opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Free parking

Private Healthcare

Company pension scheme

Perks Workscheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dispensary Assistant or similar role is required.
• Knowledge of therapies related to homecare prescriptions is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Labelling and dispensing homecare prescriptions for final accuracy checks.
• Maintaining accurate patient medication records.
• Supporting the dispensary’s smooth operation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Self-audit

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills (Dispensing)

Job description

Dispensing Assistant (Pharmacy)

Leighton buzzard

Up to £25,500

Brilliant Training and Progression

Are you a detail-oriented and patient-focused professional with a background in pharmacy dispensing? We are recruiting for a Dispensing Assistant to join our client, a leader in pharmacy distribution.

Key responsibilities:

• Labelling and dispensing homecare prescriptions for final accuracy checks.
• Maintaining accurate patient medication records.
• Supporting the dispensary’s smooth operation.
• Ensuring compliance with stock management, fridge temperature monitoring, and general dispensary standards.
• This is a full-time position with flexibility required to meet service needs, which may include urgent medical requirements.

Key Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills (Dispensing) or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Dispensary Assistant or similar role.
• Attention to detail and the ability to accurately perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads, and self-audit.
• A clear patient focus and willingness to take responsibility for actions.
• Knowledge of therapies related to homecare prescriptions is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Growing company so plenty of scope to progress in this area as well as other areas of the business!
• Free parking
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Perks Workscheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality pharmacy services and contributing to a patient-focused environment, apply today!