Job description
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser. There may be on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
To
dispense prescription medication and other medical products to patients under
direction of lead GP.
Counts
pills, labels bottles and boxed medications to prepare prescriptions for
patients as directed as per dispensing SOPs.
Perform
administrative duties, including answering phones, receiving and inputting
prescription orders, procuring stock and handling monies.
Gather,
organise, and assess patient information.
Supply
patients with information and education on their prescriptions.
Monitor
the prescription-filling process to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
and pharmacy policies.
Liaise
with healthcare providers and patients to obtain correct prescription
information.
Answer
patients' questions about their medications under the supervision of the GP.
Date
check stock and dispose of returned medication in accordance with regulations
and pharmacy policies.
Place
orders for additional drugs as directed.
Maintain
electronic patient information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser. There may be on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
To
dispense prescription medication and other medical products to patients under
direction of lead GP.
Counts
pills, labels bottles and boxed medications to prepare prescriptions for
patients as directed as per dispensing SOPs.
Perform
administrative duties, including answering phones, receiving and inputting
prescription orders, procuring stock and handling monies.
Gather,
organise, and assess patient information.
Supply
patients with information and education on their prescriptions.
Monitor
the prescription-filling process to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
and pharmacy policies.
Liaise
with healthcare providers and patients to obtain correct prescription
information.
Answer
patients' questions about their medications under the supervision of the GP.
Date
check stock and dispose of returned medication in accordance with regulations
and pharmacy policies.
Place
orders for additional drugs as directed.
Maintain
electronic patient information.