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Dispenser - locum

3 months ago

Chipping Campden, United Kingdom Campden Surgery Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a locum dispenser who can help our team cover holiday and sickness absences. The applicant would need to be qualified as a minimum level 2 NVQ certificate in Pharmacy Services skills or equivalent. We are a very friendly, small, rural surgery in the North Cotswolds with a dispensing list size of around 20% of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Processing prescriptions from patient requests; online, telephone and in person.

Dispensing prescriptions including controlled drugs

Ordering stock and monitoring stock levels

Communicating with patients regarding medication reviews

Communicating with staff regarding the recall system.

Collecting prescription charges

Actioning drug alerts and supply issue notifications

About us

This role would be to provide locum cover initially but may become more permanent weekly hours depending on the needs of the practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary lead to facilitate reordering Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within appropriate timeframes Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters Process prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Excellent customer service skills Flexibility to cover various shifts in dispensary to cover absences

Desirable

Experience of using Systmone clinical system Experience of working in a GP practice dispensary

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills Team player

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 or above in Pharmacy Services certificate