Pharmaceutical Dispenser

4 weeks ago


Crick, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom Crick Medical Practice Full time

About Crick Medical Practice

Crick Medical Practice is a small, friendly rural practice with approximately 6,500 patients from Crick and surrounding villages.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Qualified Dispenser or Trainee Dispenser to join our friendly team.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Dispenser to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately.

Main Responsibilities

  • Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately
  • Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary manager to facilitate reordering
  • To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies
  • Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol
  • Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable
  • Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy
  • Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines
  • Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within specified practice timeframe
  • Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters
  • Process prescription requests
  • Processing Dossett boxes
  • Assisting the Dispensary Manager in the preparation of monthly returns
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
  • Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead
  • Provide guidance for trainee dispensary staff and students as necessary
  • Remain current with the latest guidance ensuring the dispensary conforms to NICE, CQC etc guidance

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Qualifications Essential for qualified dispenser:-
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (Trainee role - training will be provided)
  • GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Grade C or above
  • Experience working with the general public/patients
  • Experience of working in a dispensary

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure

Personal Qualities

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

Other Requirements

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check


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