Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Kamsons Pharmacy; Fareham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kamsons Pharmacy in Fareham is seeking proactive individuals to train as Pharmacy Dispensing Assistants in busy community pharmacies. You will work Mon-Fri 1pm-6:30pm with a 30-minute lunch, plus Saturday 9am-1pm, joining a small, friendly team focused on accurately supplying medications and delivering customer care.

Starting rate offers up to £12.71 per hour, with progression after NVQ Level 2 dispensing assistant course.

Qualifications

• Willing to train as Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Eye for detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Label and dispense prescriptions in accordance with SOPs efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure safe supply and storage of medicines.
• Order medication and stock to meet demand and check dates to minimise waste.
• Create and update patient medication records with data protection in mind.
• Assist with preparation of monitored dosage systems for patients on multiple meds.
• Check patient declarations on prescriptions and relay data to NHS correctly.
• Process invoices and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Keep dispensary and back shop areas clean and tidy.
• Work as part of a team to support business objectives.
• Liaise with local surgeries and healthcare professionals regarding medication supply.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Job description

Kamsons Pharmacy are recruiting

Do you enjoy working in a team and interacting with customers? Do you thrive working in fast paced environment with plenty of variety? Do you like to multi-task and problem solve? Do you have an eye for detail and accuracy? If so you could be a great candidate and should consider the opportunity of joining us to train as a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant in our busy and modern community pharmacies.

Hours: Monday to Friday 1pm- 6:30pm with a 30min unpaid lunchbreak plus Saturday 9am-1pm

Starting rate of pay: Up to £12.71 per hour- This will increase on successful completion of NVQ Level 2 dispensing assistant course.

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.

Within 3-6months of starting the role you will have the opportunity to undertake and work towards an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant course* *There is a requirement for candidates to be placed on the correct course relevant to their role in pharmacy to further develop your understanding of the role*

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.

Please note that Kamsons will not contact you directly to inform you if your application will not progress to interview. If you have submitted an application form but do not hear from us within 14 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.