DISPENSARY ASSISTANT

Healthcare Pharmacies Limited are looking for someone to join our friendly teams working Full Time on a permanent basis in our Dispensary.  This position may be suitable for a School leaver (training will be provided).

Hours will include some Saturdays, once training is complete.

.       Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions

·         Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements

·         Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage

·         Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions

·         Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook

·         Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order

·         Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.

·         Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Supervising dispenser.

·         Dispensing and preparing prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist

·         Taking orders for repeat prescriptions and liaising with other health care professionals

·         Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions

·         Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register)

·         Handling money and operating/balancing the till

·         Assisting in stock checks

·         Providing cover for annual leave/sickness

·         To maintain a strict level of confidentiality

·         Assisting in the promotion and maintenance of the company’s Health and Safety Policy

·         To support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, respecting their privacy, dignity and needs

·         To undertake necessary training in order to fulfil the requirements of the local medicines law.

·         Any other duties as directed by the Management

Experience of working in a similar role would be helpful but not essential as training will be given.

We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Ability to comply with a strict confidentiality environment

·         Ability to work flexibly

·         Team player

·         Problem solving skills

4 Weeks Annual Holiday

Company Pension