Overview
As a Dispensing Assistant working within the in-house pharmacy you'll be labelling and dispensing Homecare prescriptions ready for a final accuracy check, maintaining accurate patient medication records and providing support to facilitate the smooth operation of the dispensary.
Working 37.5 hours per week between 0800 and 1800 on a split shift basis. You must be flexible and prepared to work additional hours as required to meet service requirements, which may be of an urgent medical nature.
NVQ Level 2 Dispensary qualification desired but not essential as full in-house training will be given, working towards the NVQ Level 2 certification, which the company provides.
Benefits include 28 days\' holiday (including bank holidays) building to 33 days (including bank holidays) in the sixth full holiday year and a company pension scheme with 4.5% company contribution, UPS Perks at Work scheme, plus an Employee Assist Programme.
For successful Dispensing Assistant applicant, Polar Speed will process basic disclosure criminal record checks.
Key responsibilities
Label and dispense prescriptions
Maintain accurate patient medication records
Accurate dispensing of homecare prescriptions in accordance with MEP (Medicines, Ethics and Practice guide)
Management of dispensary stationery and general dispensary standards
Compliance with stock management
Fridge temperature management
Activity to support the smooth running of the dispensary
Must demonstrate attention to detail and accurately perform repetitive tasks
Must be able to work well under pressure and be able to prioritise workload
Demonstrate a clear patient focus, must be able to self-audit and to accept responsibility for actions
Specialist Knowledge
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills (Dispensing) or Dispensing Assistant course equivalent
Therapy Knowledge for specific homecare therapies
Location
Based at Polarspeed Distribution Ltd, Site 1, Chartmoor Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG
Hours
37.5 Hours, Monday to Friday, between 08:00–16:30 or 09:30–18:00
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Contact Details:
United Parcel Service of America, Inc. Recruitment Team
