Overview
The Weobley and Staunton on Wye Practice is a rural dispensing GP Surgery, split across two locations with approximately 6,500 patients. We are looking for a qualified Dispenser / Trainee Dispenser who will project a positive and friendly image to patients and who is professional, efficient and enthusiastic with a flexible approach to fill this permanent position. On the job training will be provided if required. It is important to note that the successful candidate will also be required to undertake sickness and holiday cover in addition to their contracted hours as part of the Dispensary rota.
Responsibilities
* Take repeat prescription requests via phone, online, or over the counter.
* Issue paper and electronic prescriptions within timescales for dispensing and non-dispensing patients.
* Prepare Dosset box requests for GP review and assemble as needed.
* Check prescriptions for signatures-endorsements; sort into paid and unpaid.
* Submit unsigned prescriptions to Partners; ensure nurses stock prescriptions are completed; handle post-dated prescriptions.
* Verify all dispensed items match prescriptions; consult doctors when needed.
* Collect prescription charges; ensure FP10 declarations are signed.
* Safely store practice monies and record all financial transactions.
* Perform checks: CDs, PA items, expiry dates, PPA returns, fridge temps, and owings.
* Check stock against invoices; log in EMIS; report and reorder errors.
* Forward invoices and correspondence to management per policy.
* Act on drug alerts promptly; inform staff and patients where required.
* Maintain stock control to ensure supply continuity and minimise waste.
* Manage safe procurement, storage, dispensing, and destruction of controlled drugs.
* Check and order injectables as needed.
* Dispose of returned and out-of-date stock and CDs with the appropriate authority.
* Keep full records of all dispensing activities, using IT systems as appropriate.
* Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the Assistant Practice Manager.
Additional information
Taurus Healthcare Ltd is advertising this position on behalf of Weobley & Staunton Surgery. This means that Weobley & Staunton Surgery is the employing organisation and will make the final decision on appointing candidates.
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