Job summary
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 over-the-counter
medicines/appliances and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of
the dispensary.
The post-holder will also assist with reception or administration duties some shifts
Main duties of the job
Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions
Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements
Cash handling and banking
Processing and bundling prescriptions for the prescription pricing authority
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
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 supervising pharmacist.
Liaising with local Pharmacies
Reception and administration duties
About us
Holly Tree Surgery is a GP Practice situated on the outskirts of Farnham
in Surrey and has been serving the local community since before the second
world war. The practice aims to provide great clinical care to their patients
within a supportive, sustainable environment for the multidisciplinary team.
This is a dispensing practice, is part of the larger Frimley ICB.
We are looking to add a member of staff to our experienced and very
friendly Dispensary and Reception team. We are happy to receive applications from
applicants if you feel you have the necessary transferable skills, which will
ideally from another healthcare environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions
Collection of prescription charges and checking
patient exemption statements
Cash handling and banking
Processing and bundling prescriptions
for the prescription pricing authority
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 supervising manager.
Liaising with other local Pharmacies
Undertaking reception and administration duties some sessions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions
Collection of prescription charges and checking
patient exemption statements
Cash handling and banking
Processing and bundling prescriptions
for the prescription pricing authority
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 supervising manager.
Liaising with other local Pharmacies
Undertaking reception and administration duties some sessions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (preferably)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (preferably)
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.