Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

Dispenser / Administrator

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Job summary

To fulfil the reception and dispensing needs of this busy medical practice.

We require an experienced and qualified dispenser to work in both our dispensary and to carry out an adminitrative role including working on reception.

We have a vacancy for full time 37.5 per week but for the right person may consider part time or a job share.

Main duties of the job

Administrator Duties:

Responsible for: 1. Patient and other general enquiries

2. Requests for repeat prescriptions

3. Requests for home visits

4. Management of medical records

5. Operation of telephone system

6. Arranging appointments for nursing sessions

7. Arranging appointments for referrals, x-rays etc.

8. General maintenance of reception area

9. Cash management of petty cash

10. Scanning material onto the computer

Dispensing Duties:

Responsible for: 1. Daily dispensing of drugs through consultations and

repeat prescriptions

2. Ordering of drugs and associated items

3. Dosette boxes

3. Stock control

4. Unpacking and checking drug orders against invoices

5. Cash management of prescription charges

About us

We are a rural split site (Humshaugh and Wark) dispensing practice serving around 3600 patients.

We aim to provide a high standard of medical practice and care,to treat patients with dignity, respect and honesty and to work together in partnership to protect and promote overall health and well being.

We promote staff proffesional development

Details

Date posted

19 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £11/hr (increasing April 2024)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours

Reference number

A4675-23-0006

Job locations

1 East Lea

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Northumberland

NE46 4BU


The Surgery

Wark

Hexham

ne48 3ls


Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrator Duties:

Responsible for: 1. Patient and other general enquiries

2. Requests for repeat prescriptions

3. Requests for home visits

4. Management of medical records

5. Operation of telephone system

6. Arranging appointments for nursing sessions

7. Arranging appointments for referrals, x-rays etc.

8. General maintenance of reception area

9. Cash management of petty cash

10. Scanning material onto the computer

Dispensing Duties:

Responsible for: 1. Daily dispensing of drugs through consultations and

repeat prescriptions

2. Ordering of drugs and associated items

3. Dosette boxes

3. Stock control

4. Unpacking and checking drug orders against invoices

5. Cash management of prescription charges

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrator Duties:

Responsible for: 1. Patient and other general enquiries

2. Requests for repeat prescriptions

3. Requests for home visits

4. Management of medical records

5. Operation of telephone system

6. Arranging appointments for nursing sessions

7. Arranging appointments for referrals, x-rays etc.

8. General maintenance of reception area

9. Cash management of petty cash

10. Scanning material onto the computer

Dispensing Duties:

Responsible for: 1. Daily dispensing of drugs through consultations and

repeat prescriptions

2. Ordering of drugs and associated items

3. Dosette boxes

3. Stock control

4. Unpacking and checking drug orders against invoices

5. Cash management of prescription charges

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Dispensing NVQ level 2

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Customer Service / Business Admin

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a medical setting.
  • Have access to a car.
  • Be computer literate

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care.
  • Experience of EMIS Web.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

  • The ability to communicate well and work sensitively with individuals, particularly those under stress.
  • To have a friendly outgoing nature and the ability to work in a team and be flexible to the needs around you.
  • The ability to process written information including following written procedures.
  • The ability to keep all information confidential.
  • The ability to respond to an ever-changing environment with a willingness to learn.
  • Able to be flexible about working hours and to help cover holiday/sickness absence as and when required.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Dispensing NVQ level 2

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Customer Service / Business Admin

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a medical setting.
  • Have access to a car.
  • Be computer literate

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care.
  • Experience of EMIS Web.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

  • The ability to communicate well and work sensitively with individuals, particularly those under stress.
  • To have a friendly outgoing nature and the ability to work in a team and be flexible to the needs around you.
  • The ability to process written information including following written procedures.
  • The ability to keep all information confidential.
  • The ability to respond to an ever-changing environment with a willingness to learn.
  • Able to be flexible about working hours and to help cover holiday/sickness absence as and when required.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

Address

1 East Lea

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Northumberland

NE46 4BU


Employer's website

https://humshaughandwarkmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

Address

1 East Lea

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Northumberland

NE46 4BU


Employer's website

https://humshaughandwarkmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dispenser / Administrator

Kate Lowe

kate.lowe1@nhs.net

01434680007

Details

Date posted

19 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £11/hr (increasing April 2024)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours

Reference number

A4675-23-0006

Job locations

1 East Lea

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Northumberland

NE46 4BU


The Surgery

Wark

Hexham

ne48 3ls


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