Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant and provide the local community with excellent customer and pharmacy services.

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.

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.

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.


Previous experience is not necessary - training will be provided for the right candidate.

From £11.80 an hour - Full-time, Temporary contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free flu jabs