Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Answering the telephone promptly and dealing with prescription requests Issuing prepared prescriptions Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements Processing prescription requests 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 Dispensary Manager Keeping records of prescriptions sent to community pharmacies Checking for email prescription requests Dispensing of returned medications under the supervision of the Dispensers 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 or their representative To receive monies on behalf of the Practice and keep a record of all the financial transactions To support the Dispensers in dealing with all aspects of administration including sending invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager according to Practice policy To provide an efficient and caring home delivery service to patients where requested To maintain full and accurate computerised records for all dispensing transactions