Dispensing Assistant

3 days ago


Wickham Market, United Kingdom Primary Care Careers Full time

Job summary

We are looking to welcome a dispensing assistant into our busy pharmacy, who will play a full and active role as part of team. This is a maternity cover role for 12 months and we are ideally looking for someone to start by March 2025. The working week will be Monday to Friday, with hours to be confirmed. Saturday working is only required in exceptional circumstances.

If you are an experienced dispensing assistant looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

work alongside pharmacy technicians and under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients. assist in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.

About us

We are a busy independent pharmacy on the main square in Wickham Market. The premises have been refitted five years ago and are bright and appealing for both customers and staff. We are at the heart of the local community and work closely with the local GP surgery to resolve any issues.

Staff benefits include staff discount, 4 weeks paid holiday and no bank holiday working.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Working towards or have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant training course under the guidance of the pharmacist.

Experience

Essential

Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Excellent team working skills. Good level of IT literacy and numeracy A warm and friendly but professional attitude towards customers. An ability to respond to medical queries in a sensitive and professional manner. Experience of handling money and maintaining finance records.

Desirable

Experience of working in a retail environment
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