Dispensing Assistant Theale

Meeveem Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Meeveem Limited in Theale invites applications for a friendly, detail‑minded pharmacy assistant to join our busy team. You will label, dispense and endorse prescriptions, ensure safe medicine storage, and support stock control while delivering excellent customer service.

Previous pharmacy experience is preferred, but we will train the right candidate. NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant training can be funded if needed, supporting your career in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience preferred but training is available.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Label, dispense and endorse prescriptions accurately.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of medicines.
• Order stock to meet demand and minimise waste.
• Create and update patient medication records with data protection in mind.
• Assist with preparation of dosage systems for patients on multiple meds.
• Follow till processes and advise customers on OTC products.
• Receive and hand out prescriptions under supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist.
• Maintain clean and organised dispensary and back shop areas.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant

Job description

Hours: Tuesday 9am-3pm
Wednesday 9am-6pm(30 minutes lunch break)
Thursday 9am-6pm (30 minutes lunch break)
Friday- 9am- 6pm (30 minutes lunch break)
Saturday 9am-1pm (1 in 4)

An excellent opportunity to work as part of our dedicated and hardworking pharmacy team.

We are looking for an applicant to provide a friendly, caring and professional service to our customers. This is a responsible position that requires concentration and a good eye for detail as accuracy is important. You must be able to work and communicate as part of a team in a busy fast paced environment, be able to prioritise a varied workload and effectively multi-task.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Label, dispense and endorse prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Ensure the safe supply and appropriate storage of medicines.
• Ordering enough medication and stock in line with company procedures to meet customer demand and date/usage checking to maximise availability and minimise waste.
• Create and update patient medication records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality.
• Assist where necessary with the preparation of monitored dosage systems to benefit patients on multiple medication regimes.
• Check endorsements and patient declarations on prescriptions and file correctly to ensure maximum payments are received with minimal losses.
• Process invoices and paperwork in a timely manner following company procedures.
• Undertake all necessary housekeeping duties so that dispensary and back shop areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives.
• Participate in the delivery of any additional services (stop smoking advice, blood pressure testing etc) for which you will have received adequate training
• Follow till processes including sales of over the counter medication, pharmacy merchandise and collecting necessary charges
• Follow the sale of medicines protocol and use the 2WHAM questioning technique provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as general health and lifestyle matters.
• Receive and hand out prescriptions under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist.

Previous pharmacy experience is preferred but we are willing to train a candidate with the right attitude who is eager to learn and start a career in pharmacy. We will support and pay for you to undertake an NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant course if not already qualified.