Job summaryThe Coastal Partnership is excited to announce an opening for a Part-Time Dispensary Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role is integral to ensuring the seamless operation of our organisation through a diverse range of administrative duties. Based at our Windmill Surgery , you will support the dispensary team, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our services.If you are passionate about promoting quality patient care and have the skills necessary to thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.Main duties of the jobYoull provide essential administrative support to our dispensary team, handling document management, record maintenance and assisting with audits and searches. Your role ensures the smooth operation of our practice.About usAt The Coastal Partnership, were committed to empowering you to achieve your full potential, instilling confidence in your patient care and pride in your outcomes. While we are proud of our CQC good rating, we are constantly evolving to better serve our community. We are seeking individuals who share our vision for delivering high-quality primary care, regardless of where they are in their career journey. Led by our Partners and supported by a strong management team, our partnership operates across seven locations spanning three PCNs. We cater to a diverse range of demographics, from villages to towns and cities. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare delivery.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo file and hand out prepared prescriptions to people collecting their medication from the surgeryTo respond to general patient prescription queries from the front desk, signposting as neededTo answer the Dispensary telephone, taking prescription requests & queries from patients & pharmaciesTo empty the prescription request box daily & pass to DispensaryTo receive dispensary stock, check stock received & file invoice, leaving stock for dispensary staff to storeTo count & file prescriptions dailyTo enter prescription numbers in Dispensary monthly returns sheetTo prepare prescriptions for posting at month endTo support & promote the aims and ethos of the Practice and NHS Constitution in delivering high quality person-centred carePromote effective communication with patients and colleagues within and outside the TeamPerson SpecificationExperienceDesirableExperience of working in primary careExperience of working in a GP practiceQualificationsEssentialGCSE grade C in English and MathsGood organisational skills and the ability to prioritiseExcellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to use other systems as requiredDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Coastal PartnershipAddressWindmill SurgeryLondon RoadWymondhamNorfolkNR18 0AFEmployer's websitehttps://www.coastaldoctors.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)