Job Description

**Kamsons Pharmacy are recruiting**

Do you enjoy working in a team and interacting with customers?

Do you thrive working in fast paced environment with plenty of variety?

Do you like to multi-task and problem solve?

Do you have an eye for detail and accuracy?

If so you could be a great candidate and should consider the opportunity of joining us to train as a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant in our busy and modern community pharmacy located Peacehaven.

Monday-Friday 9am – 6:30pm (with a one hour unpaid break). Plus 1 in 4 Saturdays 9am – 1pm.

Starting rate of pay: Up to £11.80 per hour- This will increase on successful completion of NVQ Level 2 dispensing assistant course.

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.

Within 3-6months of starting the role you will have the opportunity to undertake and work towards an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant course*

(*There is a requirement for candidates to be placed on the correct course relevant to their role in pharmacy to further develop your understanding of the role)

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.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity just apply by submitting your CV and tell us in 2-3 sentences why you would like to join our team and are the best candidate.

If successfully shortlisted for the next stage we will make contact with you and ask for any further information we may require.

For any further questions please call Sarah 01273 528334

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Please outline your reasons for applying for the position of Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant and what skills you have to bring to the role.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Description

Full time Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Monday – Friday (9am to 6pm) 1 hour unpaid lunch break and alternate Saturday 9am to 1pm

An excellent opportunity to work as part of our dedicated and hardworking pharmacy team.

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to provide a friendly, caring and professional service to our customers. 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.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Label, dispense and endorse prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Ensure the safe supply and appropriate storage of medicines.
• Ordering enough 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.
• Check endorsements and patient declarations on prescriptions and file correctly 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.
• Participate in the delivery of any additional services (stop smoking advice, blood pressure testing etc) for which you will have received adequate training
• Follow till processes including sales of over the counter medication, pharmacy merchandise and collecting necessary charges
• Follow the sale of medicines protocol and use the 2WHAM questioning technique provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as general health and lifestyle matters.
• Receive and hand out prescriptions under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist.
• Previous pharmacy experience is preferred but we are willing to train a candidate with the right attitude who is eager to learn and start a career in pharmacy. You will be required to undertake NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Please tell us in 2-3 sentences why you would like to join our team and are the best candidate for the role

Experience:

• Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person