Dispensary Assistant

Bridge House Medical Centre has a vacancy for a part time NVQ Level 2 or 3 dispenser.

We seek an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our dispensary and wholesale team. Attention to detail and an ability to work well within a team is essential. You will be organised and able to work quickly and accurately while providing a welcoming and compassionate service to our patients.

Bridge House Medical Centre is a highly regarded practice located in beautiful Stratford Upon Avon town centre. We offer excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to work in a motivated and friendly team. Full opportunity for Personal and Professional development is encouraged and offered.

**Job Description**:
To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.

To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PS guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PS.

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Finance Manager according to practice policy

To notify the authorising doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PS so that any appropriate remedial action may be taken.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order.

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.

To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- No weekends

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ2 Dispenser (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 03/02/2023