Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Dispenser to join our team at Campden Surgery. As a Dispenser, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medicines to our patients.

Main Responsibilities

Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines

Dispense medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately

Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol

Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary lead to facilitate reordering

Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable

Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines

Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within appropriate timeframes

Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters

Process prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times

Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately

To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies

Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills

Flexibility to cover various shifts in dispensary to cover absences

Experience of using Systmone clinical system (desirable)

Experience of working in a GP practice dispensary (desirable)

NVQ level 2 or above in Pharmacy Services certificate (essential)