Panacea Pharmacy Dispenser

2 weeks ago


StocktonOnTees, United Kingdom North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

**Job Title**: Pharmacy Dispenser Department: Optimus Health Panacea Pharmacy Directorate: Optimus Health Ltd Location: Panacea Pharmacy. University Hospital of North Tees. CRB Disclosure Level: Enhanced Job Purpose The post holder will be Responsible for a range of technical duties in the dispensaries within the pharmacies, to aid in the smooth and efficient running of the department. The post holder will be based in Panacea Pharmacy at North Tees Hospital.

To work within a dispensary team to provide patients with an accurate and timely supply of medication as an outpatient. To dispense medication on prescriptions for out patients and for discharge. Performing stock checks each day in the rotated area and maintaining the stock in that area ensuring fitness for purpose at all times. Dispensing of controlled drug prescriptions.

Delivery of a high quality dispensing service to patients and users, adhering to standards of service delivery, and managing stock control. Manaerially Responsible to: Superintendent Pharmacist Professionally Responsible to: Responsible Pharmacist Liaises with: Ward staff, service users, other Pharmacy Staff and patients Key Result Areas (Dispensary, plus counter) Dispensary services Prescription Process Check prescription prior to dispensing to ensure that the professional check has been completed and all annotations are understood to facilitate accurate dispensing and error reduction. Interpret prescriptions and temporary stock orders, convert abbreviations to English prior to dispensing. Utilizing the EMIS Ascribe computer system accurately input data to produce labels for each individual patient.

Utilize the program to search for specific patients. Ensure stock is charged to correct patient, consultant, ward and division to ensure accurate financial reporting. Maintain accurate patient medication records with accurate data input of medication, strength form and dose. Accurately select the medication to be dispensed, dispense following SOP.

Calculate the quantities required to ensure correct supply and maintenance of patients treatment. Identify any supply problems inform pharmacist and ward staff of problems, place order for medication via buying office to ensure continuity. Self check to ensure quality and correctness of dispensed items prior to final technical check. Manage time effectively and prioritize own workload when necessary to meet deadlines and complete complicated tasks.

Prescription receipt. Receive prescriptions directly from patients, healthcare staff, carers and their representatives. Inform patients / representatives how to adhere to the legal requirements for completion of the prescription form. Identify patients who are exempt from payment by having up-to-date knowledge of national exemptions.

Calculate and collect prescription charges, handle cash /cards and operate the cash register. Inform patients when medication may be purchased over the counter for less than the prescription charge due to knowledge of medication cost and legal classification of products. Issue official receipts. Maintain work flow by placing prescriptions in order prioritizing where necessary and alert professional checker and dispensing staff when there are prescriptions to be dispensed.

Controlled drugs Dispense controlled drug prescriptions and ward orders following SOPs. Accurate entries to be made in controlled drug registers to maintain stock control and legal requirements. Responsible for each individual entry any discrepancies to be reported immediately to manager.. Monitor stock levels and inform manager when supplies are required.

Over the counter sales. Over the counter medicines to patients after ascertaining the appropriateness of purchase through effective questioning to identify any contraindications to issue of medication. Follow national guidelines for patient questioning. Evaluate information given and refer any queries to the pharmacist and inform pharmacist of the sale.

Stock control Responsible for counting daily stock takes. Monitor accuracy of stock levels by reporting any discrepancies to line manager to ensure investigation. Maintain stock quality with regular expiry date checks and record log maintenance.accurately transfer stock between sites through correct data input. Accept the twice daily orders from the store check items supplied against the order to maintain adequate stock levels before inputting data.

Inform manager or store when items are required urgently to fulfill prescription/orders. Ensure all stock is stored correctly and according to manufacturers recommendations and departmental procedures. Dispose of expired / discontinued medication in a safe manner following the trust and departmental waste management procedure and COSHH regulations. Return re usable stock into the department following SOP to ensure fit for purpose.

Cash reconciliation Reconcile the daily payment for prescriptions following SOP for cashing up. Inform the cashier whe



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