Saltdean Trainee Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant in Brighton

Saltdean Trainee Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Kamsons Pharmacy Saltdean are recruiting

Do you enjoy working in a team and interacting with customers?

Do you thrive working in fast paced environment with plenty of variety?

Do you like to multi-task and problem solve?

Do you have an eye for detail and accuracy?

If so you could be a great candidate and should consider the opportunity of joining us to as a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant in our busy and modern community pharmacies in the Brighton area.

Position 1 : Monday & Tuesday 9am – 6pm (with a one hour unpaid break)

Position 2 : Monday to Friday 12pm-5pm

Please mention when you submit your CV what position it is you are applying for

Starting of pay: Up to 12.71 per hour.
The job is fast paced- the day really does fly by! You will be involved in different work streams throughout the day as part of a team to achieve our goal of safely supplying medication, healthcare services and advice to our customers and the local community.

Our teams are small, friendly and work closely together – you will become an integral part of the team from the very start of your journey with Kamsons. Great communication with your colleagues and a teamly can-do attitude will be the key to success.

Main roles and responsibilities will include:

• Label and dispense prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Ensure the safe supply and appropriate storage of medicines.
• Ordering sufficient medication and stock in line with company procedures to meet customer demand and date/usage checking to maximise availability and minimise waste.
• Create and update patient medication records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality.
• Assist where necessary with the preparation of monitored dosage systems to benefit patients on multiple medication regimes.
• Accurately check patient declarations on prescriptions and send data correctly to the NHS to ensure maximum payments are received with minimal losses.
• Process invoices and paperwork in a timely manner following company procedures.
• Undertake all necessary housekeeping duties so that dispensary and back shop areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives.
• Liaise with local surgeries and other healthcare professionals and handle queries regarding medication supply to ensure patients with medication and healthcare needs are met.
• Participate in the delivery of any additional healthcare services for which you will have received adequate training.