Wrythe Lane-Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Kamsons Pharmacy; Greater London; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu jabs

Job summary

Kamsons Pharmacy seeks a friendly Dispensing Assistant to support everyday pharmacy services at Wrythe Lane.

You will dispense and endorse prescriptions, maintain patient records, and assist with stock control while delivering a high level of customer care. Training and NVQ Level 2 course will be provided to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Teamwork in a busy pharmacy environment.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy in dispensing.
• Good communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Label, dispense and endorse prescriptions accurately according to SOPs.
• Ensure safe supply and correct storage of medicines.
• Order stock to meet customer demand and check dates to minimise waste.
• Create and update patient medication records with confidentiality.
• Assist with preparation of monitored dosage systems for patients on multiple meds.
• Check endorsements and patient declarations for accurate payments.
• Process invoices and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Keep dispensary and back shop clean and tidy; adhere to duties.
• Work as part of a team and support business objectives.
• Participate in additional services training (e.g., stop smoking, BP checks).

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

GCSE or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant

Job description

Wrythe Lane-Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Kamsons Pharmacy – Wrythe Lane

Working Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9:00am – 4.00pm (including 60-minute unpaid break) & 1 in 4 Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm.

We are looking for an applicant to provide a friendly, caring and professional service to our customers. This is a responsible position that requires concentration and a good eye for detail as accuracy is important. You must be able to work and communicate as part of a team in a busy fast paced environment be able to prioritise a varied workload and effectively multi-task.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Label, dispense and endorse prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients 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.

Previous Pharmacy experience is preferred but we are willing to train a candidate with the right attitude who is eager to learn and start a career in pharmacy. You will be required to undertake NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Course as part of your training

• Free flu jabs

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Data Protection

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