We are looking for two Part-Time or one Full time candidates to join our busy team.
This is an extremely busy dispensing pharmacy. Experience at working in busy pharmacies is preferred.
Purpose:
To work alongside the Manager, Pharmacy Technicians and under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
High volume of Community Blister Pack Patients & Care Homes, so experience/knowledge of MDS essential.
To provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.
Reports to: Owner
Key responsibilities:
· To have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant training course under the guidance of the pharmacist.
· To select, label and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements.
· To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients for delivery.
· To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
· To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist.
· To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within your competence.
· To receive stock in accordance with SOPs.
· To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines.
· To assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the pharmacy environment.
· To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care
· To assist with service provision to care homes including the preparation of Monitored Dosage Systems. THIS IS IMPORTANT AS WE DO A LOT OF COMMUNITY AND CARE HOME BLISTERS.
· To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.
· To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
· To provide advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.
· To refer to the pharmacist when appropriate.
· To assist with the engagement of patients onto advanced services such as MURs and NMS.
· To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.
· To assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by needs of the business.
Personal specification:
· To be an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant.
· Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration under pressure.
· Excellent communication and customer service skills.
· Excellent team working skills.
· Good level of IT literacy and numeracy
· A warm and friendly but professional attitude towards customers.
· An ability to respond to medical queries in a sensitive and professional manner.
· Experience of working in a pharmacy environment (ESSENTIAL).
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Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy (required)
Work Location: In person
