Dispensing Assistant
2 months ago
**About the Role**:
Orchard House Surgery is looking to welcome a dispensing assistant into ourr busy team. The role is offered on a part time basis, covering 26 hours per week, in the following shift pattern:
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
The role involves the preparation of drugs for dispensed patients as required, together with computer generation of repeat prescriptions. The main responsibilities of the role include:
- Dispensing prescriptions as required, for cross-checking by other dispensary staff or doctors.
- Maintaining stock of drugs, bottles and related stationery. Ordering stock via modem and internet.
- Security and the safe custody of medicines, including compliance with the law relating to controlled drugs.
- Maintaining a practical knowledge of the ‘drug tariff’ and endorsing prescriptions for the ‘pricing bureau’ at the end of each month, informing the practice manager accordingly.
- To check and ensure fee exemptions at the point of prescription collection.
- To assist the dispensary manager, as required, with replenishing and drug expiry date control relating to doctors' medical bags. Ensuring all doctors' bags are checked at least annually.
- Respecting and adhering to the ‘code of confidentiality’ at all times.
- Daily reconciliation of the dispensary till and credit card terminal for monies received from paid prescriptions.
- Occasional drug deliveries to outlying villages.
- Performing any other duties as requested to assist with the efficiency and smooth running of both the dispensary and practice.
Please see full job description attached.
- no formal qualifications required, but ability to work accurately is essential;
- commitment to working towards NVQ Level 2 - Dispensing in General Practice, if not held;
- possession of previous dispensing experience or another customer-facing role, would be ideal;
- ability to demonstrate judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and empathy when dealing with patients;
- ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure without immediate supervision;
- excellent communication skills;
- ability to work as part of rota system.
**About Us**:
Orchard House Surgery is a 6-partner PMS practice with approximately 11,400 patients. The practice is one of three based in Newmarket that provides a high level of care to our patients in Newmarket and the surrounding villages.
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