Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant - Fast-Paced Patient Care

Kamsons Pharmacy; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamsons Pharmacy Brighton is seeking a friendly dispensing assistant to join our busy community pharmacy on Lewes Road. You will dispense prescriptions, maintain patient records, and support the team in a fast-paced environment.

NVQ Level 2 in dispensing is preferred as training to become a Level 2 Pharmacy Checker may be provided. The role offers Monday–Friday 9:30am–6:30pm with a one-hour lunch and Saturday on rota, delivering patient care and community service with accuracy and teamwork at

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Label, dispense and endorse 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.
• Check endorsements and patient declarations on prescriptions and file correctly 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.
• Participate in the delivery of any additional services (stop smoking advice, blood pressure testing etc) for which you will have received adequate training.

Job description

Kamsons Pharmacy Brighton is seeking a friendly dispensing assistant to join our busy community pharmacy on Lewes Road. You will dispense prescriptions, maintain patient records, and support the team in a fast-paced environment.

NVQ Level 2 in dispensing is preferred as training to become a Level 2 Pharmacy Checker may be provided. The role offers Monday–Friday 9:30am–6:30pm with a one-hour lunch and Saturday on rota, delivering patient care and community service with accuracy and teamwork at