Job 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 Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook 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. Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions and prescriptions from surgeries 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. Some reception work as required as part of the dispensing process. Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register). Handling prescription money, operating/balancing the till and processing card payments. Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to dispensing doctors scheme Assisting in stock checks Providing cover for annual leave/sickness. To carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post