Dispenser Assistant

1 week ago

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Aspiro Healthcare - Wollaston Surgery Full time
To be responsible for the processing of prescriptions in accordance with practice policy and extant legislation.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser.

There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  • To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies
  • Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately
  • Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol
  • Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, facilitate reordering
  • Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable
  • Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy
  • Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines
  • Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48hour timeframe
  • Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters
  • Assisting the Dispensary Manager in the preparation of monthly returns
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
  • Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately
Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the dispenser may be requested to:

  • Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead
  • Provide guidance for trainee dispensary staff and students as necessary
  • Remain current with the latest guidance ensuring the dispensary conforms to NICE, CQC etc guidance

Person Specification:

  • Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2)
  • GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Grade C or above
  • Experience of working in a dispensary
  • Experience working with the general public/patients
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Systmone
  • Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Capable of managing payments (invoices, cash etc)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Salary:
£10.71 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location

Reference ID:

DS

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