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Dispenser

Bugbrooke Medical Practice · Northampton, NN7 3QN

Salary: £12.71 (per hour)
Location: Northampton, NN7 3QN

Dispenser role at Bugbrooke Medical Practice in Northampton, NN7 3QN. Salary: £12.71 (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

• Liaise with patients, doctors, nurses and other practice staff.

• Liaise with district and community staff.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.

• Follow directions for all tasks as set out in the procedures, protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Carry out general housekeeping in dispensary, including floor cleaning and wiping work surfaces and cupboards.

• Prepare medications for dispensing as per prescriptions.

• Hand out dispensed medications and scripts, ensuring back of script is completed correctly.

• Advising patients about pre-payment of prescriptions, providing information regarding eligibility for exemption and how to apply for exemption certificates.

• Collect and record any fees due.

• Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager according to practice policy.

• Record private scripts.

• File processed scripts.

• Produce medication labels.

• Write up legal records i.e. controlled drugs.

• Report any errors in dispensary to lead GP and Practice Manager.

• 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needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.

• Checking expiry dates on medications and ensuring proper storage conditions are observed when stock rotating.

• Endorse prescriptions ready for submission to PPA each month. Prepare end of month paperwork for submission to PPA.

• Deal with patient returns, recording as necessary. Deal with out of date items in line with process.

• Ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

• 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.

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

• Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintain a temperature control record/logbook/record on Clarity Team Net.

• Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.

• Be aware of dispensary security at all times.

• Carry out medication reviews as appropriate.

• Work in a professional manner at all times.

• Work with the team and practice manager to conform to the standards in the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme.

• Be pro-active in suggesting and developing new initiates to improve the dispensary.

• Prioritise tasks and work under own initiative.

• Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.