Job Description

You will project a positive and friendly image to pharmacy patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist in the preparation, dispensing of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and restocking of the dispensary.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Issuing stock items and prepared prescription.

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 request for medication.

Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions.

Ordering drugs using the modem link to the wholesalers.

Handling prescription money

Assisting in stock checks

Providing cover for annual leave/sickness

Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension
Experience:

Pharmacy: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person