Part-Time Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant (Thu-Fri)

Primary Care Careers; West Stow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Orchard House Surgery in Newmarket is seeking an enthusiastic dispensing assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. The role covers 16-20 hours per week, with shifts on Thursdays and Fridays from 8am to 6pm.

As part of a small practice, you will ensure safe and accurate supply of medications, provide patient advice, help with stock and records, and support the smooth running of the dispensary.

Qualifications

• Be working towards or have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) dispensing assistant training course.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate excellent team working skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
• Provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients.
• Assist in the smooth operation of the pharmacy
• Maintain patient medication records
• Oversee stock management
• Answer queries from patients

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 dispensing assistant

Job description

Orchard House Surgery in Newmarket is seeking an enthusiastic dispensing assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. The role covers 16-20 hours per week, with shifts on Thursdays and Fridays from 8am to 6pm.

As part of a small practice, you will ensure safe and accurate supply of medications, provide patient advice, help with stock and records, and support the smooth running of the dispensary.