Dispenser - GP Practice

Dispenser - GP Practice

Reference: HW-1899

Duties and responsibilities

· Take requests for, issue and dispense prescriptions, using Standard Operating Procedures.

· Carry out a final check of dispensed medications.

· Hand out prescriptions and collect prescription charges or exemption declarations as appropriate.

· Help maintain stock levels of drugs, prescriptions and labels from sources indicated by the Dispensary Manager.

· Receive drug deliveries and check goods received against invoices and claim credits as required for shortages or errors. Check that credits requested are received.

· Pass all other invoices for any items it is necessary to order from other sources to the Dispensary Manager as they are received.

· Endorse scripts and ensure all details are completed on the reverse and the declaration signed and dated.

· Ensure the Controlled Drug Register is completed, and stock level checks are carried out as required by the Practice guidelines.

· Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

· Work within organisational policies, procedures and guidance.

· Commitment to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours in their work

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

 

Essential Criteria

· An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

· Ability to communicate with people at all levels

· Ability to use own judgement, and resourcefulness

· Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities

· Ability to work in a changing environment.

· Commitment to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours in their work