Qualified Dispenser

The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist in the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary. Re-authorisation of medication once trained. Duties and Responsibilities: Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.

Date checking stock Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions. Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the managing dispenser. Ordering and unpacking drugs and dressings. Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions and prescriptions.

Taking orders for repeats Using the computer to keep records up to date. Checking with GPs or in patient records if concerned about the appropriateness of requests for medication. Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions. Ordering drugs using the modem link to the wholesalers.

Some reception work as required as part of the dispensing process. Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register). Handling prescription money and operating/balancing the till. Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to dispensing doctors scheme Assisting in stock checks Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.

**Confidentiality**: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data