Eccleshill – Dispensing Assistant

Kamsons Pharmacy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamsons Pharmacy in Eccleshill (BD10 0JE) is recruiting a Dispensing Assistant or Technician on a temporary 6-month fixed-term contract. Open to NVQ 2 qualified dispensers or NVQ 3 qualified technicians. Full and part-time applications will be considered.

Work in a busy team to safely dispense medicines and provide healthcare advice to the community. Excellent teamwork and accuracy are essential, with opportunities for progression after six months depending on performance.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication within a busy dispensary.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Accuracy in dispensing and data handling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Label and dispense prescriptions accurately.
• Ensure safe storage and correct stock levels.
• Maintain patient records and NHS data where required.
• Assist with preparation of dosage systems.
• Check declarations and process NHS payments correctly.
• Handle invoices and paperwork efficiently.
• Keep dispensary and back shop clean and tidy.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Dispenser

NVQ3 Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Kamsons Pharmacyin Eccleshill (BD10 0JE) are recruiting for a Dispensing Assistant or Technician.

This role is atemporary 6-month fixed term contractopen to experienced NVQ 2qualifiedPharmacy Dispensers and NVQ 3qualifiedPharmacy Technicians.

Full and Part-Time applications will be considered.

Dependent on progress, employment after the 6-month period may be available.

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.

The job is fast paced- the day really does fly by! You will be involved in different workstreams throughout the day as part of a team to achieve our goal of safely supplying medication, healthcare services and advice to our customers and the local community.

Our teams are small, friendly and work closely together – you will become an integral part of the team from the very start of your journey with Kamsons. Great communication with your colleagues and a teamly can-do attitude will be the key to success.

Main roles and responsibilities will include:

• Label and dispense prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Ensure the safe supply and appropriate storage of medicines.
• Ordering sufficient 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.
• Accurately check patient declarations on prescriptions and send data correctly to the NHS 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.
• Liaise with local surgeries and other healthcare professionals and handle queries regarding medication supply to ensure patients with medication and healthcare needs are met.
• Participate in the delivery of any additional healthcare services for which you will have received adequate training.

If successfully shortlisted for the next stage we will make contact with you and ask for any further information we may require.

Data Protection

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