Job Description

? 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.

? Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the senior dispenser.

? Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions.

? 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 gp's 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.

? Assisting in stock checks

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 9.50-12.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Store discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: pharmacy dispenser/assistant