Job summary
The ideal candidate should hold a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Dispensing at level 2 or equivalent.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise workload and to be able work independently whilst integrating with the existing dispensary team.
A flexible, professional and enthusiastic approach is essential along with a desire to deliver an excellent service to our patients.
The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way.
Assist in the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary.
Re-authorisation of medication once trained.
Main duties of the job
Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions
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
Date checking stock
Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
Ordering and unpacking drugs and dressings.
Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions and prescriptions.
Taking orders for repeats
Using the computer to keep records up to date.
Checking with GPs or in patient records if concerned about the appropriateness of requests for medication.
Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions.
Handling prescription money and operating/balancing the till.
Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.
About us
The Surgery is located in Hibaldstow. The practice looks after approximately 3,500 patients with high patient satisfaction ratings and an ever- increasing practice list size.
The Surgery boasts a friendly and supportive atmosphere, creating a strong team spirit. The Clinical Team currently consists of a three GPs, three Practice Nurses and a phlebotomist.
Hibaldstow Medical Practice prides themselves on offering excellent, efficient and friendly service to all our patients. The applicant should have good organisational skills, enthusiastic to help us provide our patients an efficient service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary
patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous
and efficient way.
Assist in the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescriptions and
assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary.
Re-authorisation of medication once trained.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions
Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements
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.
Date checking stock
Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as
directed by the dispensary team leader.
Ordering and unpacking drugs and dressings.
Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions and prescriptions.
Taking orders for repeats
Using the computer to keep records up to date.
Checking with GPs or in patient records if concerned about the
appropriateness of requests for medication.
Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions.
Ordering drugs using the modem link to the wholesalers.
Some reception work as required as part of the dispensing process.
Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register).
Handling prescription money and operating/balancing the till.
Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to dispensing
doctors scheme
Assisting in stock checks
Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary
patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous
and efficient way.
Assist in the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescriptions and
assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary.
Re-authorisation of medication once trained.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions
Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements
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.
Date checking stock
Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as
directed by the dispensary team leader.
Ordering and unpacking drugs and dressings.
Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions and prescriptions.
Taking orders for repeats
Using the computer to keep records up to date.
Checking with GPs or in patient records if concerned about the
appropriateness of requests for medication.
Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions.
Ordering drugs using the modem link to the wholesalers.
Some reception work as required as part of the dispensing process.
Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register).
Handling prescription money and operating/balancing the till.
Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to dispensing
doctors scheme
Assisting in stock checks
Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate should hold a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Dispensing at level 2 or equivalent. Experience with monitored dose systems and A.C.T would be an advantage.
Desirable
- Experience with monitored dose systems and A.C.T would be an advantage.
- Experience with SystmOne preferred
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate should hold a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Dispensing at level 2 or equivalent. Experience with monitored dose systems and A.C.T would be an advantage.
Desirable
- Experience with monitored dose systems and A.C.T would be an advantage.
- Experience with SystmOne preferred
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.