Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Kamsons Pharmacy in Eccleshill (BD10 0JE) are recruiting for a Dispensing Assistant or Technician.
This role is a temporary 6\-month fixed term contract open to experienced NVQ 2 qualified Pharmacy Dispensers and NVQ 3 qualified Pharmacy Technicians.
Full and Part\-Time applications will be considered.
Dependent on progress, employment after the 6\-month period may be available.
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.
Pay: £13\.25\-£14\.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On\-site parking
- Store discount
- What is your current notice period or how soon would you be able to start if successful?
- Can you travel to Kamsons Pharmacy in Eccleshill (BD10 0JE) daily?
- Do you have an NVQ 2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification or NVQ 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification? If you do not have either, then please do not apply as this role is only for those that have the necessary qualifications.
- Please specify your UK pharmacy experience?
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