Dispenser

Job summary

A exciting oppourtunity has arisen to join our small dispening team. As part of the dispensing team the post holder is expected to provide quick, efficient and accurate dispensing of medication to our patients.

You will be expected to work closely with the practice team to meet the needs of the patients following practice standard operating procedures and confidentiality.

Main duties of the job

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing is required

Deliver efficient dispensing according to the practice standard operating procedures

Hand out prescriptions and dispensed items and collect payment as necessary

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work well under pressure

Deal with queries relating to prescriptions as necessary

Apply communication skills and strong patient facing focus to offer appropriate information to patients

About us

We are a small but busy dispensing branch surgery with over 3000 patients in a rural village the edge of Worcestershire. Our team currently consists of 2 dispensers, 2 care navigators and each day there is a different GP and nurse that come over from the main surgery to hold clinical sessions.

Patient focused.

Job responsibilities

Position: Dispenser

Accountable to: Line Manager

Working week: 31.5hrs over 5 days

Pay: Depending on experience

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Previous experience in a GP preactice dispensary

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing is essential