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Dispenser,

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE:

To

prepare and dispense medicines accurately, safely and promptly under the

Doctors overall supervision.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Dispensary

Manager & Practice Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (in no particular order

or priority)

1. Dispensing

2. Stock Control

3. Security

4. Docking

5. Other Duties

6. Special Requirements of the

Post

Dispensing

1. To Dispense to patients,

with the aid of the computer, medicines as required by the Doctors in the

Practice.

2. Not to dispense medicines to

unauthorised persons without the Doctors consent.

3. To dispense and record

Private Prescriptions with their payments.

4. To receive, record and

dispense Repeat medicine requests. (Note: With regard to patients whose

prescription review date has passed, a small quantity only of medicine should

be issued, sufficient to sustain them until a review by their Doctor can be

made).

5. To ensure that the Register

of Controlled Drugs (CDs) is kept totally up-to-date at all times (i.e. all

receipts and issues to be recorded and checked with a Doctor).

6. To ensure that batch numbers

are recorded for all generic drugs dispensed by the Practice.

7. To collect NHS Prescription

Charges, when appropriate, and maintain a record of patients who owe money.

8. To liaise, with the Doctors

regarding requests from patients for medicines not on Repeat Prescription.

9. To print Prescriptions for

items used by District Nurses and order items required by them.

10. To deal with Dispensary

related patient enquiries when necessary.

11. To prepare drugs for

distribution to outlying areas.

12. Monitor effectiveness of the

system and report any problems or variations required to the Dispensary Manager

& Practice Manager.

13. Be aware of the Government

Policy regarding prescription charges and exemptions. That practice staff who

sign for patients will be held liable for exemptions claimed unlawfully.

14. Dispense and check Venalinks

as and when needed.

Stock Control

1. To maintain adequate stock

control with the aid of the computer.

2. To utilise stock in date

order to minimise wastage caused by time-expired items.

3. To check drugs delivered

each day against invoices, to enter onto computer.

Security

1. To ensure that the

appropriate security measures for the safeguarding of Controlled Drugs are in

place when working in the Dispensary.

2. To ensure that the

appropriate security measures are maintained of both the dispensary and medical

storeroom whilst on duty. That any breaches of security are brought to the

Dispensary Manager and Practice Managers attention ASAP.

Other Duties

To ensure the cleanliness of the Dispensary and equipment

at all times.

To

carry out the checking and accounting of prescriptions each month for

submission to the Prescribing Pricing Authority.

When on late shift. At the end of the evening surgery, to

count Till money and ensure that the Drug Cupboard is locked.

Special Requirements of the Post

An

understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

An

ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge

to respond to patients enquiries and requests.

Excellent

Communication skills.

Ability

to self motivate, organise and prioritise own workload.

Job description

Dispenser,

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE:

To

prepare and dispense medicines accurately, safely and promptly under the

Doctors overall supervision.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Dispensary

Manager & Practice Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (in no particular order

or priority)

1. Dispensing

2. Stock Control

3. Security

4. Docking

5. Other Duties

6. Special Requirements of the

Post

Dispensing

1. To Dispense to patients,

with the aid of the computer, medicines as required by the Doctors in the

Practice.

2. Not to dispense medicines to

unauthorised persons without the Doctors consent.

3. To dispense and record

Private Prescriptions with their payments.

4. To receive, record and

dispense Repeat medicine requests. (Note: With regard to patients whose

prescription review date has passed, a small quantity only of medicine should

be issued, sufficient to sustain them until a review by their Doctor can be

made).

5. To ensure that the Register

of Controlled Drugs (CDs) is kept totally up-to-date at all times (i.e. all

receipts and issues to be recorded and checked with a Doctor).

6. To ensure that batch numbers

are recorded for all generic drugs dispensed by the Practice.

7. To collect NHS Prescription

Charges, when appropriate, and maintain a record of patients who owe money.

8. To liaise, with the Doctors

regarding requests from patients for medicines not on Repeat Prescription.

9. To print Prescriptions for

items used by District Nurses and order items required by them.

10. To deal with Dispensary

related patient enquiries when necessary.

11. To prepare drugs for

distribution to outlying areas.

12. Monitor effectiveness of the

system and report any problems or variations required to the Dispensary Manager

& Practice Manager.

13. Be aware of the Government

Policy regarding prescription charges and exemptions. That practice staff who

sign for patients will be held liable for exemptions claimed unlawfully.

14. Dispense and check Venalinks

as and when needed.

Stock Control

1. To maintain adequate stock

control with the aid of the computer.

2. To utilise stock in date

order to minimise wastage caused by time-expired items.

3. To check drugs delivered

each day against invoices, to enter onto computer.

Security

1. To ensure that the

appropriate security measures for the safeguarding of Controlled Drugs are in

place when working in the Dispensary.

2. To ensure that the

appropriate security measures are maintained of both the dispensary and medical

storeroom whilst on duty. That any breaches of security are brought to the

Dispensary Manager and Practice Managers attention ASAP.

Other Duties

To ensure the cleanliness of the Dispensary and equipment

at all times.

To

carry out the checking and accounting of prescriptions each month for

submission to the Prescribing Pricing Authority.

When on late shift. At the end of the evening surgery, to

count Till money and ensure that the Drug Cupboard is locked.

Special Requirements of the Post

An

understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

An

ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge

to respond to patients enquiries and requests.

Excellent

Communication skills.

Ability

to self motivate, organise and prioritise own workload.

What is the salary for this pharmacy dispenser role in King's Lynn?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy dispenser role at Great Massingham and Docking Surgeries Partnership is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy dispenser pay in King's Lynn varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in King's Lynn?

PharmSee is currently tracking 5 active pharmacy vacancies in King's Lynn across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open King's Lynn pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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