Whitehawk Trainee Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
**Kamsons Pharmacy Whitehawk 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 train as a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant in our busy and modern community pharmacy located in Brighton.
Monday-Friday 9am-6:15pm hours per week (with a one hour unpaid break) Flexibility to cover Saturday 9-1 to cover staff annual leave
Starting rate of pay: Up to £12.71 per hour- This will increase on successful completion of NVQ Level 2 dispensing assistant course.
The job is fast paced- the day really does fly by! You will be involved in different workstreams 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.
Within 3-6months of starting the role you will have the opportunity to undertake and work towards an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant course*
(*There is a requirement for candidates to be placed on the correct course relevant to their role in pharmacy to further develop your understanding of the role)
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.
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Whitehawk Trainee Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant in Brighton employer: Kamsons Pharmacy
Join our dedicated team in Hailsham, where we prioritise a friendly and professional service to our customers. We offer a supportive work culture that values teamwork and communication, alongside opportunities for personal growth through training, including the Healthcare Assistant course. Enjoy a fulfilling role in a busy pharmacy environment, where your contributions directly impact the health and wellbeing of our community.
