MacKinnon Pharmacy Healthcare Dispensary Assistant Healthcare Dispensary Assistant - Mackinnon [...]

Green Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking a full-time Healthcare Dispensary Assistant to support the pharmacy team. Role includes processing prescriptions, managing stock, and advising patients on services. A NVQ level 2 or equivalent is desired. Opportunities for career development are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Flexibility in approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process orders coming into the pharmacy.
• Ensure stock levels are maintained correctly.
• Keep records to facilitate the role of the Pharmacist.
• Supply prescription and over-the-counter medications to patients.
• Prepare prescriptions and maintain supplies of medication.
• Provide information to inform and educate patients.
• Advise on free NHS services that patients are eligible for.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about putting patient care at the heart of everything you do and want to be part of a team that provides first rate pharmaceutical care to the community? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a full-time Healthcare Dispensary Assistant to join our team at our MacKinnon Pharmacy in Edinburgh.

You will be a key part of the pharmacy team, assisting with the assembly and supply of medications and ensuring that prescriptions are processed correctly, alongside handling over-the-counter sales and consulting with patients.

You will be flexible in your approach, be able to communicate effectively with our patients and other healthcare professionals and hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Further development opportunities will be available to progress your career in pharmacy.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Receive and process orders coming into the pharmacy
• Ensure stock levels are maintained correctly
• Keep records to facilitate the role of the Pharmacist
• The safe and legal supply of prescription and over-the-counter medications to patients
• Preparing prescriptions, order, and maintain supplies of medication within the pharmacy
• Provide information to inform and educate patients and other healthcare professionals
• Offer advice on free NHS services that patients are eligible to receive
• Receive prescription orders

You will have:

• Basic computer skills
• Achieved or working towards Dispensing Assistant Qualification (desirable)
• A valid UK driving license (desirable)

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