Pharmacy dispensing assistant Work, Jobs in Harwich (with Salaries)

Pharmacy Dispenser
Oakley Pharmacy —Harwich
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Patient care
- IT
- In-person
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Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Morrisons —Ipswich
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Pharmacy Dispenser
Mersea Road Pharmacy —Colchester
- £12.71 - £13.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Patient care
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Pharmacy Dispenser

Oakley Pharmacy
Harwich

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
From £12.71 an hour
7 days ago

Qualifications

Numeracy
Patient care
Public health
IT
NVQ

Full job description

Purpose of Role:

To work under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. Provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.

Reports to: Responsible Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager, Supervisor

Duties of the Role:

Support the pharmacist with dispensary operations
Ordering of dispensary stock and medicines in line with company policy
Select, label and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures and complying with all legal requirements.
Ensure the safe and correct handover of dispensed items to patients.
Accurately maintain Patient Medication Records to ensure patient safety in accordance with data protection requirements.
Identify prescription queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist.
Answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within your competence.
Receive stock in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines including refrigerated items.
Assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the dispensary and ensure that urgent orders are processed.
Liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care.
Receive prescriptions from counter staff and ensure they are dispensed in a timely manner.
Assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by the needs of the business.
Promote the pharmacy to be the patients choice for the electronic prescription service.
Supporting the pharmacist to ensure that prescriptions are ready for the delivery driver.
Prepare dosette boxes accurately following correct company procedure.
Adhere to repeat dispensing within the agreed time frames.
Ensure all prescriptions are completed correctly by the customer.
Ensure that prescriptions are filed at the end of each day and ready to send to NHS monthly.
Carry out stock count and date checks for controlled drugs.
Ensure that the pharmacy dispensary is kept clean and tidy at all times, adhering to the cleaning rota.
Greet customers in a professional and friendly manner.
Accurately complete cash and debit/credit card transactions with customers.
Maintain product knowledge and understand the main features and benefits to customers.
Select and recommend suitable products to customers and provide advice on their correct use in line with the manufacturer's guidance which includes over the counter and retail products.
Promote and recommend healthy living and value added services to customers and deliver where appropriate.
Inform customers of approximate waiting times and manage their expectations.
Ensure the safe and correct handover of dispensed items to patients according to the Standard Operating Procedures.
Answer the telephone in a professional tone within a timely manner and handle customer queries appropriately.
Handle prescription related queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist where appropriate.
Receive stock in accordance with standard operating procedures.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of over the counter remedies and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and company training resources.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge on latest public health matters.
Stay up to date with company announcements by reading communication bulletins/policy updates.
Assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by needs of the business.
Identify opportunities to link-sell products to increase average transaction value.
Ensure a thorough handover between working shifts clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
Promote the pharmacy to be the patients choice for the electronic prescription service (EPS).
Manage patient owings and ensure they are actioned within 48 hours.
Carry out duties on the Post Office counter when required (if applicable).
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
Performing cleaning duties as detailed on the cleaning rota

Required Qualifications and Job Skills:

Qualifications:
To have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant training course, or to be working towards the accredited course under the guidance of the pharmacist within 12 months.

Job Skills:

Good level of IT literacy and numeracy
An ability to respond to medical queries in a sensitive and professional manner.
Attentive to detail when completing duties and ensures a high level of concentration
Effective communication when speaking with customers and colleagues
Demonstrates honesty & integrity at all times
Customer focused maintaining a high level of service at all times
Working effectively as part of the team, promoting a healthy working culture
Taking ownership of responsibilities and ensuring up-to-date knowledge is maintained
Maintain a professional attitude and behaviour at all times

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Experience:

Pharmacy dispensing : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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