Dispensary Assistant

4 weeks ago


Newmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom Primary Care Careers Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Dispensary Assistant to join our team at Primary Care Careers. As a Dispensary Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the dispensary team in the preparation and dispensing of medications to patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receiving and processing prescription requests for repeat items, either by fax, post, email, or reception.
  • Generating scripts for signing and dispensing as required.
  • Maintaining stock of drugs, bottles, and related stationery.
  • Ordering stock via modem and internet.
  • Ensuring the safe custody of medicines, including compliance with the law relating to controlled drugs.
  • Maintaining a practical knowledge of the 'Drug Tariff' and endorsing prescriptions for the 'Pricing Bureau' at the end of each month.
  • Checking and ensuring fee exemptions at the point of prescription collection.
  • Assisting the dispensary manager with replenishing and drug date expiry control of doctor's medical bags.
  • Respecting and adhering to the 'Code of Confidentiality' at all times.
  • Daily reconciling the dispensary till and credit card terminal for monies received from paid prescriptions.
  • Performing any other duties as requested to assist with the efficiency and smooth running of both the dispensary and practice.
About the Candidate

We are looking for a candidate with the following essential skills and experience:

  • Commitment to working towards NVQ Level 2 - dispensing in general practice if not held.
  • Demonstrate judgement, resourcefulness, common sense, and empathy when dealing with patients.
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure without immediate supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Mature attitude.
  • Ability to work as part of a rota system.
About Us

We are a 6-partner PMS practice with approximately 11,400 patients and employ 3 further salaried doctors. The practice is one of three based in Newmarket that provides a high level of care to our patients in Newmarket and surrounding villages.

The post benefits from 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays. Informal visits are welcome and encouraged, for further details please contact Megan Quinlan on 01638 675680 or by email (email protected).


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