Job responsibilities
Responsible
to:
Dispenser manager
Job
Purpose:
The post-holder will assist in the preparation, dispensing
and of prescriptions and stock requisitions for the medical staff within the
practice. You will be responsible for stock control, ordering and re-stocking
of the dispensary.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Issuing prepared prescriptions
Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the
dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients
and minimising wastage
Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner
in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate
temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook
Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring
that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working
order.
Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post
as directed by the dispenser manager.
Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions.
Using the computer to keep records up to date.
Checking with medical staff or in patient records if concerned about
the appropriateness of requests for medication.
Ordering drugs using the software link to the wholesalers.
Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register).
Assisting in stock checks
Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or
allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and
other matters. They do so in
confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy
and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description,
the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to other
healthcare workers. They may also have
access to information relating to the business organisation. All such information from any source is to
be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to the business may only be divulged to
authorised persons in accordance with the business policies and procedures
relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
General
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining
their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the business
Health & Safety Policy.
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to
practice guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking
such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work
areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Reporting potential risks identified
Any other reasonable duties that may
be required from time-to-time
Assist with the implementation of
standards, guidelines and policies
Reporting potential risks identified
