At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in the dispensary, provide customer service, and manage prescriptions.
- Company: Join the NHS Jobs team in Truro, dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your pharmacy skills.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and knowledge of pharmacy procedures required.
The predicted salary is between 27458 - 33560 £ per year.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join our Supply Services team at NHS Jobs in Truro.
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our dispensary and providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend to customers and telephone calls promptly and in a friendly manner.
- Receive prescriptions following current procedures through the prescription tracking system.
- Dispense medication for in-patients, out-patients, and patient discharge, including oral cytotoxic medication.
- Generate labels using the pharmacy computer system, ensuring accurate issues points and providing clear directions for patients.
- Maintain accurate records using the pharmacy computer system and adhere to Pharmacy Archive Procedure for paper records.
- Perform reception duties, dealing with patients and NHS staff enquiries face to face or by telephone.
- Dispense medicines according to standard operating procedures under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist.
- Conduct routine stock checks and expiry date checks, ensuring proper stock rotation.
- Maintain a clean, safe working environment through daily and weekly cleaning and tidying of the dispensary.
- Ensure accuracy in all stages of the dispensing process and pass the South West Dispensing Accuracy Assessment every 2 years.
- Utilize the automated dispensing machine as required by the department.
- Perform all activities in accordance with training and departmental standard operating procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
- Good communication skills for patient and staff interactions.
- Knowledge of pharmacy procedures and dispensing practices.
- Ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing machines.
- Application and Notes
If you are a proactive individual with a passion for pharmacy services, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in providing high-quality care to our community.
To apply, please visit NHS Jobs Portal and reference Job ID C9156-23-0273.
Application Deadline : 02 January 2024
Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NHS Jobs is an equal opportunity employer.
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