Pharmacy Technician

Job Location	West Molesey
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£29,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to work Monday to Friday DAYS for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer where you will be dispensing and accurately checking controlled drugs based in their premises in West Moseley,easily accessible by public transport and there is free onsite parking too!This Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician role is permanent working Monday to Friday 10am-7pm with one hour’s lunch break daily, offering a salary of £29,000 per annum plus annual bonus and other excellent benefits as below!As Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician, you will be working within their internal pharmacy onsite reporting into the Pharmacy Manager and providing leadership to the Pharmacy Assistants (8 employees) coordinating and managing end to end receipt, processingand accurately checking the dispatch of prescriptions for controlled drugs. Key responsibilities will include:

Carry out accuracy checking of dispensed items (controlled drugs)
Supervise the dispensary team to ensure everyone is carrying out their jobs correctly
Reviewing prescription requirements and liaising with the clinic and prescribers to resolve any issues
Assist with counselling patients on their medication and patient engagement to the service
Ensure that Patient Medication Records (PMR’s) are maintained accurately to ensure patient safety and accurate record of supply whilst complying with current data protection requirements.
Liaising with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care and streamline the prescription process
Answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines (within competence) and be able to select and recommend suitable products providing advice on their correct use
Identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist
Involved in stock transfer requests and monitoring shelf life of stock held on site
Setting up of new product codes
Maintaining/ producing management reports on prescription activity
Recording details of enquiries, comments, complaints, and actions taken
Carrying out administrative tasks relating to Import/ Export of CBM’s Directing requests and unresolved issues to the designated person

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

Minimum 2 years’ experience of working in a pharmacy environment
NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Dispensing / Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT)
Registered with the GPHC
ACT qualification - desirable although not essential
Experience of interacting with patients and working as a member of a team
IT literate - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office, SAP would be advantageous, and accurate keyboarding skills
Organised person who is able to prioritise their workload and lead the team
Excellent command of the English language
Logical approach

Benefits Include:

28 Days Annual Leave + Birthday Off!
Annual Bonus based on company performance
Real Career Development Opportunities!
Company Events
Company Pension
Employee Discount
Free parking Onsite
Life Insurance
Referral Programme
Sick Pay
Wellness Programme

Please apply today or call us to discuss this Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician role in more detail!

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