Pharmacy Dispenser

ITH Pharma; London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a positive and hardworking individual to join their dispensing team. This full-time role involves providing professional service in a busy online pharmacy, ensuring prescriptions are dispensed accurately, and maintaining high customer service standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 Healthcare Assistant qualification and demonstrate a flexible attitude towards learning. With benefits including a medical cash plan, generous holiday, and access to an in-house health clinic, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their career in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical cash plan scheme

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to in-house Health Clinic

Access to in-house Pharmacy

Qualifications

• Must complete accredited dispenser NVQ 2 training course.
• Adaptable and flexible attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and promptly.
• Provide courteous and professional service to pharmacy customers.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the pharmacy.

Skills

Healthcare Assistant qualification

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Healthcare Assistant

Job description

This range is provided by ITH Pharma. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from ITH Pharma

£28,889.00 per annum

The Private Pharmacy, an ITH Group company, is looking for a positive and hardworking individual to join our dispensing team. We are a busy online pharmacy dispensing controlled medications daily.

We seek a positive and approachable person with a Level 2 or equivalent Healthcare Assistant and Dispenser qualification to enrich people's lives. An adaptable and flexible attitude, along with a desire to embed newly acquired knowledge and skills, will be key.

• Provide courteous, confidential, and professional service to all pharmacy customers.
• Complete an accredited dispenser NVQ 2 training course and any other training required by the company to ensure high customer service standards.
• Ensure all prescriptions are dispensed accurately and promptly.
• Carry out dispensary administrative tasks as applicable.
• Adhere to Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures, policies, Health and Safety regulations, and legal and ethical requirements.
• Work as part of a team to develop the pharmacy's profitability.

Specific Duties:

Dispensary

• Ensure prescriptions are labelled, assembled, and forwarded for checking accurately and without delay, following all relevant SOPs.
• Identify and resolve anomalies or problems with prescriptions.
• Identify customers/patients correctly and counsel them on their prescribed medications when appropriate.
• Complete all relevant documentation, including register entries and accurate endorsement of prescriptions.
• Coordinate the ordering, collection, and delivery of repeat prescriptions, maintaining full records and patient consent.
• Use NHS Smartcard if applicable; if not, one will be provided.
• Complete end-of-day/month paperwork timely, including preparing prescriptions for submission to the PPD.
• Respond politely and efficiently to customer needs, ask appropriate questions, follow SOPs for Sale of Medicines and Supporting Self-care, record advice on PMRs when applicable, and take action if a product is unavailable.
• Refer customers to other healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, following SOPs, and record details on their PMR.
• Follow COSHH regulations and handle hazardous goods safely.
• Handle returned medicines, waste, and spillage appropriately.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices to keep the pharmacy and surroundings tidy.

Other benefits include:

• A medical cash plan scheme
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to an in-house Health Clinic
• Access to the in-house Pharmacy

If you're inspired to be better and want a career with a great company, apply now.

Note: Due to high application volume, we cannot reply to all. If you haven't heard within 28 days, please assume you're unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,889.03 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider