Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant - Part-Time, Weekend Role

Kamsons Pharmacy; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kamsons Pharmacy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant (or technician) to provide friendly, professional service to customers in a busy shop.

This part-time role requires concentration, accuracy and teamwork; you will dispense prescriptions, maintain records, support stock control, and participate in additional services to benefit patients and the business.

Qualifications

• Experienced Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant or technician.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Strong concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Label, dispense and endorse prescriptions accurately and safely.
• Ensure the safe storage of medicines.
• Order medication and stock to meet customer demand and perform date/usage checks to minimise waste.
• Create and update patient medication records to ensure confidentiality.
• Assist with preparation of monitored dosage systems for patients on multiple medications.
• Check endorsements and patient declarations on prescriptions and file correctly to maximise payments.
• Process invoices and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Keep the dispensary and back shop clean and tidy.
• Support the team to achieve business objectives.
• Participate in additional services (stop smoking advice, blood pressure testing) after training.
• Follow till processes for OTC sales and medicines.

Job description

Kamsons Pharmacy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant (or technician) to provide friendly, professional service to customers in a busy shop.

This part-time role requires concentration, accuracy and teamwork; you will dispense prescriptions, maintain records, support stock control, and participate in additional services to benefit patients and the business.