Dispenser

Job summary

Thank you for your interest in The Apples Medical Centre. We currently have a vacancy for a Dispenser

We are a traditional but very modern three partner practice offering a high standard of clinical care within a friendly atmosphere. We are looking to recruit a part time Dispenser to support the work of our existing team

Come and help shape the future of The Apples Medical Centre

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dispensing team

Key Responsibilities; Dispensing medications accurately and efficiently, managing repeat prescriptions, assisting in stock control and ordering

Ideally the candidate will hold an Pharmacy Services qualification (previously NVQ 2) or equivalent.

Strong communication and teamwork skills and a positive attitude and a willingness to contribute to collaborative environment

Flexibility for additional hours to cover holiday and other absences is essential.

Job description

To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the principles of good practice.

To assist in the preparation of all aspects of dispensing, stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary

Job responsibilities-

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.

To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored and banked, and a record kept of all financial transactions.

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager or dispensary manager according to practice policy.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order.

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.