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How many Dispensary Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 19 Dispensary Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Dispensary Assistant do?

Job holders here perform a variety of roles not elsewhere classified in Unit Group 7114: Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants

Tasks required include:

• Checks received prescriptions for legality and accuracy and confirms patients’ or customers’ details.
• Maintains records of prescriptions received and drugs issued.
• Checks stock levels, rotates stock, orders new stock from supplying companies and ensures that products are stored appropriately.
• Arranges displays of merchandise.
• Relays information to customers under the direction of pharmacist and opticians or optometrists.
• Carries out sales transaction, wraps and packages goods.

What are the entry requirements for a Dispensary Assistant?

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by study towards vocational qualifications. NVQs/ SVQs are available in relevant areas and at various levels, and apprenticeships may be available.