Doctors Surgery Dispenser

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions * Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements * Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage * Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions * Recording the deliveries and collections of controlled medication and keeping a check on stock levels and expired medication. * Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order. * Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions. * Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Dispensary manager. * Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions. * Taking orders for repeats and dealing with queries from district nurses and support staff. * Using the computer to keep records up to date. * Checking with gps or in patient records if concerned about the appropriateness of requests for medication. * Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions. * Ordering drugs using the modem link to the wholesalers. * Handling prescription money. * Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to dispensing doctors scheme * Assisting in stock checks. * Dealing with medication changes after hospital discharge. * To follow all practice procedures and protocols. * Providing cover for annual leave/sickness. Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions * Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements * Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage * Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions * Recording the deliveries and collections of controlled medication and keeping a check on stock levels and expired medication. * Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order. * Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions. * Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Dispensary manager. * Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions. * Taking orders for repeats and dealing with queries from district nurses and support staff. * Using the computer to keep records up to date. * Checking with gps or in patient records if concerned about the appropriateness of requests for medication. * Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions. * Ordering drugs using the modem link to the wholesalers. * Handling prescription money. * Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to dispensing doctors scheme * Assisting in stock checks. * Dealing with medication changes after hospital discharge. * To follow all practice procedures and protocols. * Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.