Dispensary Assistant

Job Summary: The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist in the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines/appliances and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary. Duties and Responsibilities: Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order. Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions. Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Supervising dispenser. Dispensing and preparing prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist. Taking orders for repeat prescriptions and liaising with other health care professionals. Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions. Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register). Handling money and operating/balancing the till. Assisting in stock checks Providing cover for annual leave/sickness. To maintain a strict level of confidentiality Assisting in the promotion and maintenance of the company's Health and Safety Policy To support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, respecting their privacy, dignity and needs. To undertake necessary training in order to fulfil the requirements of the local medicines law. Any other duties as directed by the Management. To apply email: cobopharmacy@healthcarepharmacies.net