Hailsham – Pharmacy Dispenser

Kamsons Pharmacy; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy is seeking a Dispenser to provide excellent customer service and support in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers training opportunities for those starting a career in pharmacy. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, managing stock, and maintaining patient records. The position is fixed term for 6 months, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Candidates must submit a CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Previous Pharmacy experience is an advantage.
• Positive attitude to starting a career in pharmacy.
• Ability to work in a busy fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Label, dispense and endorse prescriptions accurately.
• Order and manage stock following procedures.
• Create and update patient medication records.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Course

Job description

An excellent opportunity to work as part of our dedicated and hardworking pharmacy team. To provide a friendly, caring and professional service to our customers. This is a responsible position that requires concentration and a good eye for detail as accuracy is important. You must be able to work and communicate as part of a team in a busy fast paced environment be able to prioritise a varied workload and effectively multi-task.

Previous Pharmacy experience is an advantage with an NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Course, but we are willing to provide training for the right person with a positive attitude to starting a career in pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Label, dispense and endorse 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.
• Check endorsements and patient declarations on prescriptions and file correctly 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.
• Participate in the delivery of any additional services (stop smoking advice, blood pressure testing etc) for which you will have received adequate training.

6 Month Maternity cover

Monday to Friday 9.00am – 6.00pm

For more information please call 01323 733212. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter explaining your reasons for wanting to work within Pharmacy as a Dispenser. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract