Job summary
Oakfields Health Group is recruiting for an experienced, qualified Dispensing Assistant
Working up to full time, part time and job share considered.
Salary: £12.80 per hour
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include but not be limited to:
Quick, efficient and accurate dispensing of medication to patients, including checking prescriptions.
A high standard of customer service, dealing with all queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way.
Effective and timely integration of patient care, including clinical system data input.
Excellent communications with pharmaceutical suppliers and local pharmacies.
You must have a Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2) qualification or have relevant dispensing experience equivalent to level 2.
About us
Oakfields Health Centre, part of Oakfields Health Group, is a busy dispensing GP practice employing high calibre individuals and we currently have a vacancy in our Dispensary. Easy access from Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham. Please note that although we have a Newcastle postcode the practice is based in the Derwentside locality of County Durham. The practice is situated on a main bus route and free parking is available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To follow Standard Operating Procedures for:
The preparation and dispensing of prescriptions, record keeping & stock control
Ensuring all medicines are dispensed accurately and promptly and checked appropriately
To provide a high standard of customer service by dealing with all queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way
To ensure that the dispensary is kept clean & tidy at all times and medicines are stored safely & in the proper place
To ensure good integration of patient care at Oakfields Health Centre
To maintain excellent communications with suppliers
(see attached Job Description)
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To follow Standard Operating Procedures for:
The preparation and dispensing of prescriptions, record keeping & stock control
Ensuring all medicines are dispensed accurately and promptly and checked appropriately
To provide a high standard of customer service by dealing with all queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way
To ensure that the dispensary is kept clean & tidy at all times and medicines are stored safely & in the proper place
To ensure good integration of patient care at Oakfields Health Centre
To maintain excellent communications with suppliers
(see attached Job Description)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths & English
- Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2) or relevant dispensing experience equivalent to level 2
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
- Flexible working able to increase hours to provide cover when required
- Able to stand for long periods
Experience
Essential
- You must have relevant dispensing experience equivalent to level 2.
- Strong numeracy skills
- Computer literate
- Able to use sound judgement, common sense, knowledge & experience when dealing with patients queries
- Excellent telephone manner
Desirable
- Able to use SystmOne and associated Pharmacy systems
Aptitude
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Learning new skills
- Able to concentrate on task in busy environment
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Able to provide excellent customer service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths & English
- Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2) or relevant dispensing experience equivalent to level 2
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
- Flexible working able to increase hours to provide cover when required
- Able to stand for long periods
Experience
Essential
- You must have relevant dispensing experience equivalent to level 2.
- Strong numeracy skills
- Computer literate
- Able to use sound judgement, common sense, knowledge & experience when dealing with patients queries
- Excellent telephone manner
Desirable
- Able to use SystmOne and associated Pharmacy systems
Aptitude
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Learning new skills
- Able to concentrate on task in busy environment
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Able to provide excellent customer service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
