DISPENSER

Job description

Job responsibilities

a.Dispensing computer-generated acute prescriptions from the clinician.

b.Issuing repeat prescriptions, taken by telephone, post or patient access.

c.Highlighting to the clinical any problems arising on either acute or repeat prescriptions, such as reviews, medication being issued that has not been dispensed for some time and whether the patient is due for either a blood pressure or asthma check.

d.Dispensing and checking acute and repeat prescriptions, safely and accurately.

e.Ensuring the prescriptions are signed twice daily by the Doctor and sorted into their various destinations.

f.Dispense private prescriptions, calculate fees and keep appropriate records.

g.Working within all relevant practice polices and procedural guidelines e.g. Infection control, SOPS, etc.

h.Ensure any updated/new SOPS are read and signed within a reasonable time.

i.Participating in training when required.

j.Supporting the Dispensary Team/Partnership in maintaining dispensary profitability

k.Building and communicating effective working relationships.

l.Participating in an annual individual performance review taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and professional development.

m.Ensuring there is constant control of stock, including ordering of stock via the computer twice daily and entering of goods when received.

n.Processing, ordering and completion of paperwork for suppliers on a daily basis i.e. Wardles

o.Dealing with queries or problems from patients, Doctors, Hospitals or nursing homes.

p.Contacting patients when necessary regarding correspondence and results from the hospital.

q.Ensuring returned drugs are disposed of safely.

r.Keeping accurate and up to date records of controlled drugs.

s.Ensuring the counting and postage of prescriptions to the PPA is completed each month.

t.Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol

u.Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy

v.Process prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face, repeat dispensing or online

w.Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 72-hour timeframe

x.To be responsible for ensuring the completion of a CD stock check every two weeks assisted by the Dispensary Manager/Practice Manager

y.Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines

z.Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the Dispensary Team Leader when required

aa.Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable

bb.Completion of fridge/room temperature log on a daily basis

cc.Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times

dd.The daily cashing up of monies.

ee.Assisting with dossette box preparation.

Any other duties deemed necessary for the smooth, effective and efficient running of the dispensary

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Dispensing Qualification (NVQ Level 2)

Desirable

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of working in a GP Surgery setting

Employer details

Employer name

SUMMERVALE SURGERY

Address

Canal Way

Ilminster

Somerset

TA19 9FE

Employer's website

https://www.Summervalesurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)