Pharmacy Assistant: Dispensing & Patient Care

NHS; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in King's Lynn is seeking a Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant to join their dispensary team. You will work with pharmacists to provide a patient-focused dispensing service, and complete in-house competencies and an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. The ideal candidate is a team player with good attention to detail. This role offers training and development opportunities to support your growth in pharmacy services.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work in an organized manner, in a busy environment.
• Experience of working in pharmacy.
• Ability to work accurately following accepted methods.

Responsibilities

• Receipt of prescriptions from patients and professionals.
• Ensure prescription charges are collected.
• Labelling and dispensing of medications.
• Answer telephone queries regarding medications.

Skills

Good attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good mathematical skills

Education

2 GCSE's grade C or above including English and Mathematics

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in King's Lynn is seeking a Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant to join their dispensary team. You will work with pharmacists to provide a patient-focused dispensing service, and complete in-house competencies and an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. The ideal candidate is a team player with good attention to detail. This role offers training and development opportunities to support your growth in pharmacy services.