Pharmacy Dispenser/medicine Counter Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy dispenser/counter assistant who would play an important role in the team and also possess skills to work independently when given a task.

**Job Summary**
- Flexibility, Monday-Saturday 9.00am to 9.00pm
- Work alongside Responsible Pharmacist and other Pharmacy staff to ensure safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
- Provide over the counter medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.
- Show willingness to be trained as a Healthy Living Champion for the Pharmacy and ensure the Health Promotion Zone is updated every month/when required according to Public Health guidelines.

**Essential Requirements**
- GPhC approved dispensing course/pharmacy Assistant Course equivalent to NVQ/QCF Level 2 qualification.
- Minimum one years experience working within a Pharmacy environment and multidisciplinary team.
- Customer service and strong communication skills in the English language.
- Able to deal with confidential information and follow set processes.
- Able to problem solve efficiently and work at an acceptable pace within the Pharmacy, whilst maintaining accuracy.
- Team player.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Ensure smooth running of dispensary.
- Dispensing pharmaceutical products including selecting and labelling in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements.
- Accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
- Have knowledge of the Drug Tariff and official resources such as PSNC website.
- Receive, load, unload and enter stock from wholesales and manufacturers.
- Dealing with queries from patients and solving it in a timely manner.
- Respond to symptoms described by customers and using own knowledge and judgement within your own competence.

**Salary**: £10.50-£11.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ashby-De-La-Zouch: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Pharmacy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person