Dispenser

Duties and Responsibilities Dispensary Duties 1. Ensure dispensing procedures are carried out adhering to Practice Standard Operating Procedures 2. Participate in weekly monitored dose system orders 3. Hand out prescriptions and dispensed items and collect payment as necessary 4.

Deal with queries relating to prescriptions as necessary 5. Ensure outstanding queries are explained and handed over to next shift as necessary 6. Undertake DRUMs as required 7. Respond to needs of doctors and nurses during surgery 8.

Ensure drug alerts are dealt with promptly 9. Ensure refrigerated items are stored correctly and maintain temperature control record book 10. Ensure incoming stock is dealt with promptly 11. Maintain high standards of cleanliness on shelves and work surfaces 12.

Ensure dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order General 13. Input and extract information from Practice computer system 14. Participate in overtime rota to cover sickness and holidays 15. Participate in extended hours rota 16.

Participate in staff and Practice meetings 17. Undertake any training necessary to ensure continued safe and efficient performance 18. Observe health and safety guidelines at all times 19. Participate in general housekeeping 20.

Any other reasonable duties as necessary 21 Identify and develop systems and SOPs to ensure dispensary areas work efficiently and ensure compliance with the DSQS 22 Ensure SOPs are in place and reviewed on at least an annual basis 23 Responsible for maintaining efficient, cost effective stock control, minimising wastage through out-of-date stock 24 Be responsible for ensuring audits are undertaken and completed, as necessary 25 Ensure Dispensary IT backups are carried out at regular intervals each day