A 12-month fixed-term maternity cover post in the Dispensary team at Cutlers Hill Surgery. The work centres on processing GP-authorised prescriptions, checking every item against the script and handing medicines out at the dispensary hatch. The post carries a weekly late shift until 6.30pm and a rota for front desk duties. Candidates need an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy/Dispensary Assistant qualification and previous dispensary experience.
What the job involves
- Process prescriptions authorised by GPs and prescribing clinicians in line with practice procedures
- Check all medicines and appliances against the prescription, including colleagues' work
- Refer queries on medication, dose or labelling to the authorising clinician or duty doctor
- Issue medicines at the dispensary hatch daily, keeping on top of the 3-day collection, and collect prescription charges where due
- Ensure FP10 patient declarations are completed and signed correctly, and endorse prescription forms as appropriate
- Process medication orders on SystmOne and manage stock control to avoid shortages and out-of-date waste
- Store medicines correctly, including refrigerated items with temperature records, and keep the dispensary clean with equipment in working order
- Act promptly on drug alert bulletins
- Notify the authorising doctor of any FP10 feedback from the PPA
- Assist with administration, including daily cash-up, prescription counting, forwarding invoices and correspondence, and keeping full dispensing records
- Deal with patient queries in person and by telephone, and cover front desk duties on a rota
- Work at least one late shift a week until 6.30pm
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy/Dispensary Assistant qualification
Experience
- Previous experience working in a dispensary or pharmacy setting
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Confident using computer systems and learning new software
- Accurate working in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Compassionate, professional and approachable manner
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
