Job Summary: The post-holder will ensure that a high quality, safe and efficient dispensing service is available to meet the needs of patients at all times. Operate in accordance with the Surgery dispensary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that incorporate principles of good dispensing practice. The post-holder will develop good working relationships with: Patients, GP partners, nurses and other Surgery staff Responsibilities: Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions. Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements.
Ensuring that all monies received are appropriately stored and there is a robust record of all financial transactions Processing and bundling prescriptions for the Prescription Pricing Authority. Ensure drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and control recorded in the log book To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instruction, to check with senior Dispensary members Other Responsibilities: Maintain full and accurate records of dispensing transactions. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the GP Partners.
Ensure the dispensary is clean and tidy and that shelves are checked on a regular basis. Generate FP10 Attending training and events organised by the Surgery or other agencies, where appropriate.