Job Description

Complete Buttercups NVQ 2 Pharmacy Service Skills within twelve months of commencement, including all coursework, assessments and mandatory observations Adhere to all local Practice competency sign offs and work within agreed remit at all times Management of repeat prescribing system Receive patients requests for prescriptions whether in writing, fax or e-mail; in person; over the telephone or from the telephone message service; or electronically through SystmOne Action requests for repeat prescriptions while maintaining the Practices policy of generic prescribing and where appropriate 28-day prescribing. Deal with requests from patients to collect prescriptions and medication Collect and record relevant charges for prescriptions Ensure out of date repeats are brought to the attention of the registered doctor and appropriate subsequent action taken Report any problems to the Dispensary Manager or registered doctor and ensure that follow up action is taken to resolve such matters Assist in ensuring specific drug monitoring and recall is carried out in line with practice policy and the due diary dates accurately reflect the status Management of dispensing system
Carry out pharmaceutical duties associated with the dispensing of prescriptions for appropriate patients.

Accurately dispense appropriate prescriptions maintaining any relevant records

Ensure the prescription reflects its position in the dispensing system with any necessary information recorded Order relevant stock from the wholesaler or supplier ensuring the Practice formulary and stock control policies are maintained. Record necessary details where appropriate and report any problems to the dispensary manager Ensure stock control is maintained, returning any unwanted items to the supplier and accurately entering new stock onto the system Assist in carrying out stock checks when required Ensure controlled drugs are ordered, received and dispensed maintaining any legal requirements To be aware of stock held on the shelves being able to offer an alternative for items prescribed that are not in stock Process, dispense and issue private prescriptions, calculating, collecting and recording the appropriate fee Check dispensed prescriptions bringing any errors to the attention of the dispenser Management of patients Ensure patients waiting at the front desk are dealt with in the appropriate manner Follow up outstanding prescription and queries with patients Management of medical records Ensure records are kept up to date with any medication changes Ensure monthly reports are carried out that assist in the maintenance of patients medical records Ensure relevant recalls take place for specific patient groups Operation of the telephone system Receive and make calls as required answering any queries that arise Ensure calls are answered on all dispensary phones and queries followed up within the agreed parameters Divert calls and take messages as appropriate ensuring accuracy Start and end of day procedures Open up dispensary at the start of the day and make all necessary preparation to receive patients Record fridge and room temperatures in the dispensary Clean work surfaces Leave dispensary tidy and secure at end of the day ensuring the light is turned off and the computer logged off
Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Would you be willing to complete an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy qualification?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SWAN/RTLJAN22