Job Description

Principal Duties and areas of Responsibility To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and wherever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, about the item, about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the aurthorising doctor or duty doctor To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient. To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the Practice are appropriately stored and a record kept of all financial transactions To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate To promptly forward all invoices and correspondence to the Practice Manager where appropriate according to the practice policy To notify the authorising Doctor/Dispensary Lead of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PPA so that any remedial action may be taken in a timely manner To operate an efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock. Carry out/ assist with dispensary audits and DRUM forms as and when required To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins/ CAS alerts that may be received To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of SystmOne when appropriate To undertake any necessary work that may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing/reception service To monitor and action tasks associated with online requests Attend and participate in practice meetings Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post