Dispenser

Job summary

Greens Norton &Weedon Medical Practice is looking to recruit a full-time (will consider a job share) Dispenser to assist in the running of our busy Dispensary.

To be responsible for the processing of prescriptions in accordance with practice policy and extant legislation. In addition, the post holder will be required to support the Dispensary Manager in ensuring a high-level of service is delivered at all times whilst supporting the multi-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of the practice.

Based in rural SouthNorthamptonshire, we are a training and dispensing practice, working across twosites. The successful candidate will bejoining a friendly, well established multidisciplinary team, caring for over14,700 patients.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive team with a shared desire to provide excellent clinical care and are looking for an individual who shares this ethos - join us in making a difference.

Main duties of the job

An NVQ Level 2 in Dispensary is a must.

Primary Responsibilities:

To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies 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 manager to facilitate reordering 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Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed in accordance with the timeframe stipulated by the practice Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters Process prescription requests via email, phone, fax, face-to-face and online Processing Dossett boxes Assisting the Dispensary Lead 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.

About us

We have circa 14,700 patients cared for by an effective, dedicated, and comprehensive primary care healthcare team, which includes GPs, ACPs, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Podiatrist, First Contact Physio, Dispensary and Administrators/Receptionists.

Part of Northants Rural PCN, we are a friendly and supportive team with an open and honest ethos, everybody is valued and opinions are heard.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Thefollowing are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser. There may be, onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent uponfactors such as workload and staffing levels:

To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies 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 manager to facilitate reordering Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy Ensuring safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters Processing prescription requests via email, telephone (where authorised), face to face and online Processing dossett boxes Assisting the Dispensary Manager in the preparation of monthly returns Always maintaining a clean and safe working environment Always maintain accurate records, including appropriate coding entries Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in Dispensary

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice Desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

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