Job description
DISPENSING ASSISTANT
RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE TO: BRANCH MANAGER
MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS POST:
- DISPENSING AND LABELLING OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES.
- ORDERING MEDICINES USING COMPUTER LINK SYSTEM
- MANAGEMENT OF MEDICINES COLLECTION AND DELIVERY
SYSTEM
PRINCIPAL DUTIES OF THIS POST:
1. Dispensing and labelling prescriptions
2. Conform to all legal and ethical requirements.
3. Maintain all records required by law.
4. Managing repeat prescription service collection and delivery
service.
5. Receive pharmacy deliveries and reconcile against orders.
Rotate stock.
6. Deal with phone enquiries from customers.
7. Order non medical pharmacy items, e.g. bottles, needle packs,
stationery.
8. Prepare monthly medication packs (blister packs)
9. Liaison with doctors' surgeries.
10. Assist shop assistants when required.
11. Keep working area clean and tidy.
12. Assist in training of new staff.
13. Open and close shop when manager not available.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We have installed clear plastic barrier and provide Gloves, masks and sanitiser.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- GPhC Pharmacy Technician registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: city Disp 23