Job Description

Kamsons Pharmacy are recruiting

Do you enjoy working in a team and interacting with customers?

Do you thrive working in fast paced environment with plenty of variety?

Do you like to multi-task and problem solve?

Do you have an eye for detail and accuracy?

Do you hold a valid NVQ Level 2 (or higher) in Dispensing?

If so you could be a great candidate and should consider the opportunity of joining us to as a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant in our busy and modern community pharmacies in the Brighton area.

Monday-Friday 40-42.5 hours per week Plus 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota with other staff.

Starting of pay: Up to 13 per hour.

The job is fast paced- the day really does fly by! You will be involved in different work streams throughout the day as part of a team to achieve our goal of safely supplying medication, healthcare services and advice to our customers and the local community.

Our teams are small, friendly and work closely together - you will become an integral part of the team from the very start of your journey with Kamsons. Great communication with your colleagues and a teamly can-do attitude will be the key to success.

Main roles and responsibilities will include:

Label and dispense 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. Accurately check patient declarations on prescriptions and send data correctly to the NHS 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. Liaise with local surgeries and other healthcare professionals and handle queries regarding medication supply to ensure patients with medication and healthcare needs are met. Participate in the delivery of any additional healthcare services for which you will have received adequate training.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity just apply by submitting your C.V. and tell us in 2-3 sentences why you would like to join our team and are the best candidate for the role.

Please note that Kamsons will not contact you directly to inform you if your application will not progress to interview. If you have submitted an application form but do not hear from us within 14 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Free flu jabs Store discount
Application question(s):

Please tell us in 2-3 sentences what skills you have and why you believe you are the best candidate for the role.
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Pharmacy: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing (required)
Work Location: In person