Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Kamsons Pharmacy
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
£24544
Kamsons Pharmacy, Failsworth, Oldham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 01d2ece9c853497c9ed1b19010a03b78
Full Job Description
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.
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
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