Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant


Company:	MEJ Hingley & Co Ltd
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Solihull, B92 8JL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	23 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a reliable and friendly Dispensing Assistant to join our community pharmacy team. Working under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist, you will help provide a safe, efficient and caring service to our patients.

Main duties:

- Accurately dispense medicines in line with prescriptions, the pharmacy’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the instructions of the pharmacist

- Label, assemble and check medicines carefully, referring any queries or concerns to the pharmacist

- Receive and process NHS and private prescriptions, including electronic prescriptions

- Hand out medicines to patients and give appropriate information, referring clinical questions to the pharmacist

- Manage stock, including ordering, receiving, rotating and storing medicines correctly

- Keep the dispensary clean, tidy and well organised

- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

- Support the wider team with counter duties and customer service as needed

Essential requirements

Requirements and qualities: - Level 2 Pharmacy Services / Dispensing Assistant qualification (GPhC-approved), or willingness to complete it - Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy - Ability to follow SOPs and instructions consistently - A good team player who communicates well with colleagues - Friendly, polite and patient-focused manner - Honest, trustworthy and dependable - Hard-working, punctual and able to work well under pressure

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