Dispensing Assistant

2 weeks ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Sebpharm LTD Full time
The vacancy is for 34 hours a week.

The rota to be worked may need to be flexible to suit the needs of the business however, the current hours would be 8.30am-6.00pm Monday and Friday with the other hours distributed over the rest week.

The pharmacy is closed on the weekend.

Purpose:

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To work alongside NVQ2 dispensing assistants, medicines counter assistants and under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients
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Caring about our customers and their health and well being is key
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To provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.

Reports to:

Susan Bargh:


  • Pharmacy 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 and label 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.
  • 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 retail 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.
  • To organise and order prescriptions for service users where instructed to do so by the patient or representative.
  • 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 Hypertensive case finding service and NMS.
  • To maintain an uptodate 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 the pharmacist.
  • When needed to provide support in medication delivery and prescription collection.
  • General cleaning duties.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

  • Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Excellent team working skills.
  • High level of IT literacy.
  • 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 retail environment (desirable).
  • Experience of handling money and maintaining finance records

Experience:

  • NVQ Level 2: 1 year (preferred)
Applications should be made through Indeed.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
CLP Dispenser

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