Role Overview & Mandate
Executive Summary
Post Experienced Pharmacy Dispenser - Full Time 37.5hrs per week Monday to FridayReports to PharmacistHourly...
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Post Experienced Pharmacy Dispenser - Full Time 37.5hrs per week Monday to Friday
Reports to Pharmacist
Hourly Rate £11.00 to £11.50 depending on experience
Hours Monday to Friday 08.00hrs to 16.00hrs or 09.00hrs to 17.00hrs
Main purpose of the role
The pharmacy dispenser will work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and will carry out day to day activities connected with the preparation and supply of medicines and will provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as on general health and lifestyle matters.
Primary responsibilities
To select, label and dispense correct items in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients
To dispense controlled drugs in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure legal compliance
To ensure at the point of sale, the safe and correct supply of dispensed items to patients
To identify problems in administration of medicines such as medicine interactions and other physical factors that may affect patient compliance
To create and update patient medication records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality
To assist with stock control and inventory procedures to maximise availability and minimise waste
To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines
To assist with the preparation of monitored dosage and cassette box systems to benefit patients on multiple medication regimes
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of pharmacy issues for the purposes of continuing professional development
To support pharmacy colleagues and mentor others through the timely completion of training courses
To work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives
Any other duties as requested
Person specification
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services essential
Methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks
Commitment to continuing professional development and training
Trustworthy and understanding of confidentiality issues
High level of concentration
Strong communication and excellent customer service skills
Professional, tactful and friendly attitude
Ability to work effectively to deadlines
Excellent team working skills
IT literate
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£11.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
The Company complies with current COVID-19 precautions.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JL/100
