Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant (Centralised Facility) – Crawley, West Sussex
Fixed 12-month contract subject to renewal. Monday to Friday 2p to 6pm and alternate Saturday 9am to 1pm
Do you enjoy working and communicating as part of a team?
Do you have an eye for detail and accuracy?
Would you thrive working in a methodical manner in a production environment?
If so, you could be a great candidate and should consider the opportunity of joining us to train as a Dispensing Assistant at a centralised facility bringing about new and more efficient ways of dispensing medicines.
The job is fast paced – the day really does fly by! You will be involved in different workstreams throughout the day as part of a team to achieve our goal of safely and promptness of supplying medication.
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 can-do attitude will be the key to success.
Main roles and responsibilities will include:
1. Label and dispense prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures in an efficient and accurate manner.
2. Ensure the safe supply and appropriate storage of medicines.
3. Ordering sufficient medication and stock in line with company procedures to meet demands of our central fulfilment facility and date/usage checking to maximise availability and minimise waste.
4. Work in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality.
5. Process invoices and paperwork in a timely manner following company procedures.
6. Undertake all necessary housekeeping duties so that dispensary and other operational areas are kept clean and tidy.
7. Work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives.
8. Liaise with other Kamsons branches where necessary regarding any operations updates.
Within 3-6months of starting the role you will have the opportunity to undertake and work towards an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant course*
(*There is a requirement for candidates to be placed on the correct course relevant to their role in pharmacy to further develop your understanding of the role)
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity just apply by submitting your CV and tell us in 2-3 sentences why you would like to join our team and are the best candidate.
If successfully shortlisted for the next stage, we will contact you and ask for any further information we may require.