Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Level 2 Dispensing Assistant to join our friendly team at our Lifton Dispensary.

About us

Situated in the historic market town of Tavistock Devon, nestled on the edge of Dartmoor, Tavyside Health Centre is seeking a Dispensing Assistant to join our dynamic team working at our Lifton branch surgery. We are seeking candidates who have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to play an active role in our practice.

A trainee assistant may be considered for the right applicant.

The following are the core responsibilities of the dispensary assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

- Acting as the focal point for patients, answering the dispensary phone, and serving our patients face to face

- Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol

- Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary team leader to facilitate reordering

- Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable

- Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines

- Supporting the processing of repeat prescriptions, ensuring a 48-hour turnaround is achieved

- Process prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online

- Assisting the Dispensary Manager in the preparation of monthly returns

- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times

- Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the dispensary assistant may be requested to:

- Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

- Remain current with the latest guidance ensuring the dispensary conforms to NICE, CQC etc. guidance

- Maintaining effective security of the dispensary at all times

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 29.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

dispensing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Dispensary Assistant