Dispenser
Job Description
Job summary
Job summary
Wragby Surgery is looking for qualified dispensers to work 15 - 30hrs per week
Immediate start date available.
Salary competitive, dependant on experience.
Essential Criteria
Academic/Vocational Qualifications
NVQ level 2 for Dispensing Doctors or BTEC equivalent qualification in Dispensing
Main duties of the job
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 promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager or dispensary manager according to practice policy.
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 kept 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.
To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.
To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.
About us
At Wragby Surgery we pride ourselves in offering a high standard of healthcare, we are a friendly but busy GP practice.
We have a friendly but supportive team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and non-clinical team members. the surgery is purpose built with large consulting rooms serving the town of Wragby and surrounding villages.
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 promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager or dispensary manager according to practice policy.
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 kept 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.
To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.
To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
Stock levels, usage tracking and re-ordering arrangements
Analytical skills
Competent IT skills
Good telephone manner, even when under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Clear and concise
Enthusiastic, honest and reliable
Ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met
Ability to resolve problems & work with colleagues to implement solutions
Experience of delivering an excellent service to patients in a pressurised environment
Experience in handling confidential information
Experience working under indirect supervision
An understanding of the need for strict confidentiality and adherence to policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 for Dispensing Doctors or BTEC equivalent qualification in Dispensing
Desirable
- Knowledge of Systmone
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent IT skills Good telephone manner, even when under pressure Excellent communication skills
- Clear and concise
- Enthusiastic, honest and reliable
- Ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to resolve problems & work with colleagues to implement solutions
Desirable
- Stock levels, usage tracking and re-ordering arrangements Analytical skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering an excellent service to patients in a pressurised environment Experience in handling confidential information Experience working under indirect supervision An understanding of the need for strict confidentiality and adherence to policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Knowledge of Systmone
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
Wragby Surgery
Address
Old Grammar School Way
Wragby
LN8 5DA
United Kingdom
