Deben Health Group are looking for a dispensary apprentice who will provide a professional and friendly service to patients and deal with queries in a courteous and efficient way. This is a full-time position working 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday with an expected requirement of around 15 months.
This is a Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant apprenticeship through Buttercups Training with progression to Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Services where you have the opportunity to work within community pharmacy or dispensing doctors.
This role is based within a doctor's surgery and you will assist in the issuing of prescribed medications, help with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary. You must understand patient confidentiality.
Please note, most of the role will be undertaken whilst standing.
Duties will include;
- Handing out prescriptions to patients, checking exemptions or taking payments.
- Helping with stock deliveries and putting stock away.
- Assisting with preparation of prescriptions for dispensers.
- Dealing with enquiries from patients, doctors and other agencies in person, over the telephone or through email.
- Date checking and keeping shelves tidy.
- General administrative tasks.
Training will take place at the workplace - no need to travel to a college.