Saltdean – Dispensing Assistant

Kamsons Pharmacy; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamsons Pharmacy in Saltdean, Brighton area, is recruiting a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant. The role involves working in a busy community pharmacy, dispensing under supervision, and training towards an NVQ Level 2 dispensing course. Starting pay is up to £12.71/hour with progression after course completion.

Shifts are Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-6pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. You will join a small, friendly team focused on safely supplying medicines and delivering healthcare advice to

Qualifications

• Willingness to train as Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced community pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Label and dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure safe supply and storage of medicines.
• Order stock and manage paperwork per procedures.
• Create/update patient medication records with data protection in mind.
• Assist with preparation of dosage systems for patients on multiple meds.
• Check patient declarations and liaise with NHS for payments.
• Process invoices and keep dispensary/back shop tidy.
• Support team to meet business objectives and assist local surgeries as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Job description

**Kamsons Pharmacy in Saltdean, 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 one of our busy and modern community pharmacies located in Brighton.

Mondays and Tuesdays 9am -6pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break)

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.